1. Contact Our Clinic
Call our office or request an appointment to speak with our front desk team.
New Patients
Seeing a specialist for the first time can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to make the process clear, supportive, and as stress-free as possible — starting with your first call.
How to Get Started
Because every patient and condition is different, new patients begin with a brief conversation with our team. This allows us to understand your needs, review any referrals, and schedule you with the appropriate therapist and service.
About Alaska Hand Rehabilitation
Alaska Hand Rehabilitation is a specialty clinic dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions. Our team provides personalized, evidence-based care focused on restoring function, reducing pain, and supporting long-term recovery.
Founded in Anchorage and deeply rooted in the Alaska community, our clinic has been serving patients for decades with a commitment to clinical excellence, education, and compassionate care.
About Alaska Hand Rehabilitation
Alaska Hand Rehabilitation is a specialty clinic dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions. Our team provides personalized, evidence-based care focused on restoring function, reducing pain, and supporting long-term recovery.
Founded in Anchorage and deeply rooted in the Alaska community, our clinic has been serving patients for decades with a commitment to clinical excellence, education, and compassionate care.
Insurance, Payment & Billing
Insurance
- Coverage varies by insurance plan and provider
- Referrals or prior authorization may be required depending on your plan
- Our staff can help verify benefits and explain coverage details
Payment
- Co-pays and deductibles are due at the time of service
- We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover
We are in-network with these insurances along with Medicare, Medicaid and VA/Tricare/Triwest
Get Started
If you’re unsure where to start, our team is here to help.
Clinic Policies
Fragrance-Free Policy
Out of consideration for patients and staff with asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities, we ask that visitors refrain from wearing scented personal care products, including perfumes, colognes, lotions, and hair products. Thank you for helping us maintain a scent-free environment.
Privacy Practices
We adhere to the guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your medical information may be used and disclosed.
Financial Policies
Our Financial Policy outlines billing practices, insurance responsibilities, and patient obligations. Please view our Financial Policy for more info.
Years of Excellence
40+
Founded in Anchorage
Patient Referrals
We accept referrals from a variety of healthcare providers, including physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Self-referrals are also accepted when appropriate or when allowed by insurance guidelines.
If you are unsure whether a referral is required, our team can help clarify this before scheduling.
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What should I expect during my initial visit?
You will be asked to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment to complete paperwork and a functional assessment form. Although we may already have your prescription for therapy, please bring a copy if you have one available.
We will make a copy of your insurance card and ID. Our patient coordinators may have verified your insurance benefits prior to your appointment; however, insurance authorization will be confirmed during your visit.
Once these steps are complete, you will be seen for the initial evaluation by the therapist. The therapist will ask for information about:
- Your medical history including medications and tests performed to date
- Your current problems/concerns and factors that aggravate these
- Your pain levels and areas affected
- The ways these issues impact your ability to work and play and rest
- Your goals and expectations of therapy
The therapist will then perform an initial assessment of your issue that may include tests to locate tenderness and evaluate soft tissue, to assess sensation changes, range of motion, the strength of involved muscles, stability/laxity of ligaments, and functional impairments.
Following the testing, the therapist, with your input, will develop a plan for treatment that includes goals, treatment frequency and duration, and an approach to resolving or managing your therapeutic concerns. This treatment plan and monthly updates of progress will be shared with your physician.
Your co-pay (the amount your insurance has determined to be your responsibility) will be collected following your visit. Your future therapy visits will be scheduled based upon recommendations from your physician, your therapist’s findings, your insurance company parameters, and your own goals and schedule.
What clothing do you suggest I wear during my therapy session?
Loose, comfortable clothing that permits ease of access to the shoulder or arm and hand. A tank top is often a good choice. Your therapist will have a gown available for you to wear if you prefer.
How long will each visit take?
Most visits will require 45 to 60 minutes with your therapist. You will be advised if we anticipate that your visits will require more time.
Will I always see the same therapist?
We make an effort to schedule you with the same therapist each time or will rotate you between two therapists so that more than one is familiar with your care.
How many therapy visits will be required?
This is difficult to answer as some problems have developed recently and can often be resolved faster than disorders that have developed over a longer period of time. Those acute injuries may only require a few visits.
Those who are recovering from surgery may need to follow a specific protocol to promote healing, permitting graded motion and muscle function over several weeks.Do I need a physician referral in order to schedule?
Licensure of physical and occupational therapists does not require a physician referral; however, your insurance company may require one in order to cover the costs of your therapy. You should always ask your insurance company if a referral or “document of medical necessity” is required. We may offer treatment without a physician’s initial assessment unless we are concerned about a fracture or ligament/tendon rupture that will require a medical assessment or intervention.
Are you in-network with my insurance company?
We are in-network providers for the following insurance companies:
- Aetna
- Local Union
- BCBS
- EBMS
- First Health
- Tricare
Do you accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes, our therapists are fully authorized by Medicare and Medicaid.
Are your services reimbursed by Veteran’s Insurance?
In order to be eligible for payment by the Veteran’s Administration, your therapy must be pre-authorized by the VA. Our patient coordinators can assist you in obtaining authorization.