Print and fill out any required forms, then please be sure to bring them with you to your appointment.
Our forms are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. If you cannot open our forms, please visit the Adobe website to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Patient Intake Form
For those who have NYSHIP (Untied Healthcare) Insurance, please select and fill out the appropriate form below.
Patient Summary Form
Back Index (for Back Conditions)
Neck Index (for Neck Conditions)
DASH Index (for Arm, Shoulder & Hand Conditions)
LEFS Index (for Lower Extremity Function)
Current Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Empire BCBS
- Fidelis Care & Fidelis Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- MVP & MVP Medicaid
- No Fault
- NYSHIP – The Empire Plan
- United Healthcare
- Workers Compensation
Direct Access
What is Direct Access?
Direct Access is an important philosophy at Big Bear, and it’s relatively simple. It means that patients have direct access to physical therapy services without a prescription to receive physical therapy services. When patients have direct access to their physical therapists, they are able to reap a variety of benefits that aren’t as easy to come by when referrals are required.
In our experience, Direct Access improves the relationship between both patients and therapists, and makes collaboration with other healthcare providers much smoother and easier. Also, since early physical therapy has many proven benefits, Direct Access makes it easier to receive care in a timely fashion, reducing the risks associated with prolonging treatment of your condition. Since referrals require a physician’s visit, which often come with a co-pay, Direct Access saves both you and your insurance company money. By eliminating the unnecessary step of procuring a referral, we are also eliminating frustrating barriers that get in the way of the therapy you need.
This means… You can begin treatment right away!
You may come directly to us and receive an evaluation and treatment for any musculoskeletal injury. We can treat that acute or chronic shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, neck, back, hip, knee, ankle, or foot injury right now!
Upon completion of your Physical Therapy evaluation, we will determine your treatment plan. If further diagnostic tools (e.g., x-ray, MRI, etc.) are needed to ensure proper care, Big Bear will communicate our findings with the physician of your choice.
