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WPA Insurance – What you need to know:

 

Please  prior to attending your consultation:

  • WPA requires you to gain a pre-authorization number prior to the appointment

  • Understand your policy and if you have an excess this will be payable to The Functional Podiatrist

  • You can call  WPA on 0345 122 3100 or if you are already a member you can log in here at WPA 

  • They may require a referral from a Consultant/GP prior to referral

  • Aviva does not cover dressings, medications, or orthotics. These may be extra and your Podiatrist will discuss prices during the appointment.

  • Contact WPA if you have any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending.  The Functional Podiatrist cannot speak to your insurance company, this has to be done by the policy maker. 

  • It is imperative and your responsibility that you notify WPA before any consultation otherwise they may not cover the consultation fees. 

  • If WPA fails to cover your consultation fees, The Functional Podiatrist will send you an invoice to be paid within 30 days

WPA Procedure codes for podiatrists:

  • Initial Appointment: No code is required

  • Follow-Up Appointment: No code is required

  • Advanced Gait Analysis including Gait Retraining: Billed as initial (not specifically covered)

  • Nail Surgery: This is not specifically covered by WPA - (ask patient to check prior to Sx as has been covered with people)

  • Corticosteriod Injection: Please contact insurer for individual policy

  • Shockwave Therapy: Please contact insurer for individual policy

Podiatrist provider numbers:

William Joyce - 920838298

Yoni Hochberg - 921306976

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