YOUR FIRST VISIT

At your first visit we will spend quite a bit of time getting acquainted. We will take as much time as needed to hear 
- Your medical history 
- Your health concerns and wellness goals
We always consider:
What questions can we answer for you?
What one thing could we do to make you feel better?

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In order to make sure you are fully prepared and equipped to have a great in-office experience we ask that you take a quick look at the list below. If you have any questions about any of the items in this list please don’t hesitate to call us at (908) 450 7002. Call us at that number, as well, to schedule your first visit!
  1. Fill out your new patient forms (available for download here and here).
  2. Arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment
  3. Don’t forget your co-payment, as this is requested before you can be seen 
  4. Please have your insurance card(s) available
  5. Please bring with you whatever medical records you have on hand
  6. Please bring with you your driver's license or another proof of your identity
  7. Please bring with you some proof of residency in the state of New Jersey
  8. Before you leave don’t forget to schedule your next appointment
Notice to Medicare Patients
      Medicare doesn't recognize Medical Marijuana as an accepted form of treatment.

  However, Medicare will cover the costs of the medical evaluation for Medical Marijuana.
     
      Medicare patients, or their secondary insurance, will still be responsible for the portion of the visit not covered by Medicare. We do not ask our Medicare patients to pay upfront for their Medical Marijuana evaluations.
For acupuncture patients

Generally, your first visit is longer than your followup visits or at the very least it entails quite a bit of questioning. Some practitioners will not treat at all on the first visit, while others have very succinct questions and begin treating once they have made a diagnosis. 

The initial questioning is a very important part of the care your acupuncturist can provide to you. While many of the questions may seem entirely irrelevant to your condition, for example asking the quality of your bowel movements when you came in for back pain or your psychological state when you came in for menstrual problems, there are very good reasons behind the questions. The answers you provide to the questions, along with other basic diagnostic tools such as looking at your tongue and feeling your pulse allow the acupuncturist to tailor the treatment specifically to you.

This individualization of the treatments is one of the strong points of oriental medicine. It is why people may experience broad changes within themselves after receiving acupuncture for a specific complaint. It also means that the treatments can be modified over time if they are not proving effective.
After the initial questioning (or on your followup visit) and the checking of your pulse and tongue, your practitioner will form a diagnosis, treatment plan and begin the acupuncture treatment. In most cases, the initial treatment is fairly conservative to ensure that you are comfortable and to allow your acupuncturist to see how you respond to acupuncture.

After the treatment it is common for an acupuncturist to offer a prognosis along with a basic treatment plan. They are also likely to offer various beneficial lifestyle changes which may help to improve your overall condition. This may include dietary changes, exercise, meditation, etc.

Bridgewater

Monday- Fridays, 7:45AM-5PM
  - Acupuncture,
  - Primary Care
  - Medical Marijuana Evaluations

Address:

757 Route 206,
Suite 104
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Phone:

Phone (908) 450 7002
Fax (908) 941 2715

E-mail:

premiermd@gmail.com

Billing Questions:
premiermd.office3@gmail.com