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First Appointment<\/h1>\n

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How to Prepare for Your First Visit<\/h2>\n

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1. Preregister<\/h1>\n

After making your appointment, you’ll receive a pre-visit email (from “[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>“) with a link that will let you register directly into our system. During the registration process, you’ll be asked to have a special “code\u201d sent to you via text or voice call. (If you elect the voice call option, it’ll come from a New York phone number.)<\/p>\n

Questions or problems? Call 907-562-2277<\/a>. If you are unable to complete your preregistration, please come in 30 minutes before your appointment.<\/p>\n

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2. Send relevant diagnostic images<\/h1>\n

If you’ve received x-rays, MRI films and\/or CT films from referring and other providers, ask that they send them to OPA directly. If they are unable to do so, please bring copies with you.<\/p>\n

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3. Arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment and bring these essentials:<\/h1>\n
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  • Government-issued Photo ID.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Relevant Diagnostic Images – <\/strong>such as x-rays, MRI films and CT films, that haven’t already been sent by your referring and other providers.<\/li>\n
  • List of all medications you are currently taking (names and doses)<\/strong>. Many patients find it easier to simply bring their medication bottles with them.<\/li>\n
  • Completed preregistration forms<\/strong> including Health History, Payment Policy, History Release (if not submitted online).<\/li>\n
  • Insurance card(s).<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Co-payment <\/strong>as required by your insurance (cash, check, VISA or Master Card accepted).<\/li>\n
  • A parent or legal guardian if the patient is under 18<\/strong>. A parent\u00a0or legal guardian must be present during the entire visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Also Helpful:<\/h1>\n
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    • Summary of your medical history & prior treatments.<\/li>\n
    • List of concerns, expectations and questions you would like to ask.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      The OPA team includes Alaska\u2019s leading specialists and offers some of the latest, most advanced treatment procedures available today.<\/p>\n

      OPA treats a wide variety of conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options \u2014 including many non-surgical solutions, minimally invasive arthroscopies (repairs), and total joint replacement.<\/p>\n

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