Short answer
Yes. Georgia law lets you begin physical therapy without a referral; if care continues past 21 days or 8 visits, a physician referral is required, and we coordinate it with your doctor's office. We are in-network with Traditional Medicare, BCBS / Anthem and Tricare, and out of network with Medicare Advantage. Self-pay and out-of-network patients pay a flat $129 per 60-minute visit.
Answered by Dr. Manan Patel, PT, DPT, TPS, Certified Vestibular Specialist and Therapeutic Pain Specialist. Updated October 18, 2026.
What insurance plans do you accept?
- In-network: Traditional Medicare, BCBS / Anthem and Tricare
- $129 flat rate: self-pay and out-of-network plans, including Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare, with an itemized superbill on request and HSA / FSA accepted
- Injury cases: personal injury Letters of Protection, Auto MedPay and Workers' Compensation
- Medicare Advantage: out of network; call us and we will explain your options before you book
What does Traditional Medicare require?
Medicare requires your physician or another qualified practitioner to certify the physical therapy plan of care1. You do not need to arrange that first: we evaluate you and send the plan to your doctor's office for signature. Some other insurance plans have their own referral rules, so we check your benefits before your first visit.
What does the $129 visit include?
A full 60-minute, one-on-one visit with a physical therapist, either for vertigo, dizziness, balance and concussion care, including infrared video goggle testing, or for neck and back pain.
How quickly can I be seen in Alpharetta or Cumming?
Urgent appointments are available within 48 hours. Our Cumming clinic (566 Peachtree Pkwy, Ste 124) is open Monday through Saturday, and our Alpharetta clinic (9635 Ventana Way, Ste 103) Monday through Friday, both from 9 AM to 5 PM. We serve Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Buford and Forsyth County. Download your new patient forms before your visit.
Where can I get help in Alpharetta, Cumming and nearby?
Dr. Manan Patel, PT, DPT, TPS and our team of physical therapists see patients from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Cumming, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Buford, Duluth and Forsyth County at two North Atlanta clinics. Every visit is 60 minutes, one-on-one, and urgent appointments are available within 48 hours. We are in-network with Traditional Medicare, BCBS / Anthem and Tricare, and offer a $129 rate per visit for self-pay and out-of-network plans. Not sure where to start? Take the free symptom self-check, or visit our Alpharetta clinic or Cumming clinic page.
Cumming clinic
Off GA-400 Exit 13 on Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
Alpharetta clinic
Inside Georgia Brain & Spine Physical Therapy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
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References
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15: Covered Medical and Other Health Services, Section 220 (outpatient therapy).
This answer is general education, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination. If you have new or worsening symptoms, contact your doctor. Call 911 for sudden severe dizziness with trouble speaking, weakness, numbness, double vision or a severe headache.
