Orthopedic surgery in New York

Insurance

Coverage, referrals and estimates, explained before your visit.

Insurance

How billing works

Insurance questions are common for patients considering care for knee or hip concerns, and the answers depend on the details of your specific plan. Dr. Jonathan Robinson, MD focuses his orthopedic practice in New York, NY on the knee and hip, and most of his patients arrive through a referral from another physician.

Because referral requirements and coverage rules differ from one insurance carrier to the next, it is worth confirming your benefits, and whether your plan requires a referral or prior authorization, before your first visit. If you were referred by another doctor for a knee or hip concern, that referring office can often help confirm what your plan requires as well.

Dr. Robinson completed medical school at Ross University School of Medicine, residency at Mount Sinai Health System, and fellowship training at Lenox Hill Hospital, and he is affiliated with BronxCare Health System. None of that changes from patient to patient, but your insurance plan does, so our staff can look up your specific coverage and let you know what paperwork, if any, is needed for a knee or hip evaluation.

Dr. Robinson is accepting new patients. If you have questions about your insurance plan or referral requirements for knee or hip care, please contact the office before scheduling so we can confirm coverage ahead of your visit.

This information is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice.

Questions

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Robinson accept my insurance plan?

Your coverage depends on your specific plan. Dr. Robinson's office in New York works directly with a range of insurers, and the staff can confirm your benefits before your visit. Because his practice centers on knee and hip care, some plans handle joint related evaluations, imaging, or therapy under separate rules, so it helps to ask about those specifics when you call.

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Robinson?

Many plans require one. A large share of Dr. Robinson's patients come to him through a referral from a primary care doctor or another specialist, so his office is set up to coordinate directly with your referring physician. If your plan is a type that requires a referral, ask your doctor's office to send it ahead of your visit.

Will my insurance cover an evaluation of my knee or hip?

Most plans cover it. Evaluation of knee and hip concerns, the focus of Dr. Robinson's practice, is a standard covered service under most medical insurance. Coverage for next steps, such as imaging or follow up therapy, depends on your specific plan and may need separate approval.

Do I need approval before I can get an MRI or other imaging for my knee or hip?

Sometimes. Many insurance plans require approval, often called prior authorization, before they will cover advanced imaging such as an MRI. If imaging is needed as part of your knee or hip evaluation, the office will handle that authorization request with your insurer.

What happens if my insurance isn't accepted or I don't have coverage?

You can still be seen. The office can share information about self-pay visits for patients whose plan isn't in network or who don't have insurance. Call the office directly for current details on this option.

Is Dr. Robinson accepting new patients?

Yes. Dr. Robinson is accepting new patients for knee and hip care, whether you are referred by another physician or reaching out on your own. This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Insurance benefits vary by plan, so confirm your specific coverage with your insurer before your visit.

Billing

How do payments work?

Contact the office to confirm insurance participation.

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