If you are a veteran or you know a veteran who is experiencing pain, stress, anxiety, and/or PTSD due to their service, acupuncture can often help. Through the Community Care Network, acupuncture is provided at no cost to the veteran.  Contact the VA or my office to get the referral paperwork started.

I am not in network for either MO or KS medicaid. 

Medicare is a more complicated issue. In 2020 Medicare made a rule change to cover acupuncture for low back pain.  However, congress has to pass a law to amend the approved Medicare provider list and add licensed acupuncturists as covered providers.  They have not done this as of August 2026.  Since I'm not a recognized provider, I cannot bill for Medicare services.

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If you are on Medicare or about to go on Medicare and have questions related to coverage or the sign-up process, please visit https://www.caring.com/medicare/

Acupuncture is always a covered benefit on HSA, HRA and FSA plans.  Usually these plans will issue a credit card which I can process.  If you have a plan that does not issue a card,  a superbill for reimbursement purposes will be provided.

I'm happy to announce as of September 1st, 2026, I will be taking insurance.  There are a few caveats and hoops involved.  Please read the following bullet points carefully as they will provide more info and outline the process:

• I have contracted with a billing service who are handling all inquiries and submitting claims.  None of these steps will be handled by either Melinda or myself.

• Prior to making any appointments, you will need to verify your insurance using the button at the top right of this page (titled "Verify Insurance") or follow this link.

• Verifying your insurance will take two business days.  After you've entered your information at the link provided above, please wait two business days and then give my office a call to ensure we have your insurance information and get scheduled.

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Acupuncture can be claimed for Worker's Comp and auto injury.