Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
Our office does not bill insurance. You may pay by check, credit card, or HSA debit card. We do not participate with Medicare, nor do we bill Medicare for any services rendered. A patient can NOT submit bills to Medicare for possible reimbursement.
Do you offer payment plans?
No, at this time we do not offer any payment plans.
Why don’t you accept insurance?
Unfortunately, when doctors participate with insurance carriers, they enter into a contract that allows the insurance companies to dictate what services will be supplied, limiting the quality of care that we believe you deserve. As the costs of keeping a clinic running has continued to rise, reimbursement has fallen, forcing most doctors to see more and more patients a day, keeping office visits very brief. We believe this approach of seeing patients for shortened visit times does not allow us to create the personalized plan of care that is necessary in a functional or integrative approach.
We have partnered with CPL and negotiated a lower, fixed lab cost for our routine blood work labs. Most have found that this cost is less than their copay for the same tests. It also gives us the freedom to order a more comprehensive workup without concern for a denial of coverage, as the labs are paid for upfront.
Who is a typical Arkum Medical patient?
Anybody who wants to take control of their own health! Patients vary in complexity and health goals. We help people with complex chronic disease such as autoimmune disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, depression and anxiety (to name a few) to approach their disease with the goal of healing from the inside out. Many patients are able to tailor back their medications in this instance. We collaborate with the patient’s primary care physician and specialists before discontinuing medications.
We also assist patients who are otherwise healthy, but just “don’t feel right”. These patients may have seen multiple doctors, and their labs are all normal, however they are still plagued with fatigue, insomnia, mood disorders, brain fog etc. We use our advanced diagnostic testing to get to the underlying cause of these issues.
What do treatments entail?
Our treatment approach centers on lifestyle interventions that support whole‑body health, with a focus on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress reduction, and healthy relationships. Herbal therapies and nutraceuticals may be recommended to support your body’s needs, and prescription medications may be used when appropriate based on the severity of symptoms or disease. This holistic model integrates both Eastern and Western options and is guided by your goals and preferences within the context of safety and evidence‑based care.
A trusting relationship between patient and practitioner is essential to this process. Time is intentionally spent cultivating mutual trust and respect, as this partnership is one of the most powerful tools for promoting healing and long‑term wellness.
Are you my primary physician?
You are required to have a primary care physician. Dr. Petrik offers functional medicine consultation only and does not function as your primary care physician. You must have a primary care physician for yearly physicals, wellness visits and for after hours or urgent care purposes. We may not be able to respond to urgent requests, including messages or phone calls. It is important that you have a primary care doctor for this purpose.
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