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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a referral?

    • YES - Referrals are required - You can self-refer or be referred by a provider. 

  • What insurance do you take?

    • Idaho Insurance Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, United Health Care, Blue Cross, Regence, Humana, Molina, Pacific Source, Mountain Health, VA, Optum, Idaho Workers Compensation

    • Washington Insurance Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Premera, United Health Care, Coordinated Care, Amerigroup, Molina, Community Health Plans, Asuris, Kaiser, Ambetter, VA, Washington L&I, Aetna​

  • Where are your clinic locations?

    • We have clinic locations in Sandpoint, Post Falls, Lewiston and Spokane.

  • What should I bring on my first appointment?

    • Photo ID, insurance card(s), your copay, a current list of medications with dosages (or the bottles), and records from other providers that haven't already been sent to us.

    • New Patient paperwork completed before arrival.

  • What happens at my first appointment?

    • A conversation and an exam, not a procedure. Your provider will review your history, imaging, and prior treatments, perform a physical exam, and build a treatment plan with you. Plan on about 45 - 60 minutes.

  • Will I be prescribed medication on my first visit?

    • Usually not. Before prescribing any controlled medication we confirm your current regimen with your previous prescriber, review your records and prescription monitoring history, and complete a urine drug screen. This can take up to [two weeks]. We do not prescribe controlled substances until that review is complete.

  • What if I need to re-schedule my appointment? 

    • Please call our front desk at 208.263.9757 at least 24 hours in advance. 

© 2026 by Idaho Pain Clinic. 

1327 Superior St, Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864

208-263-9757

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