New Patients at McDowell Chiropractic
Knowing what to expect can make a first visit easier. This page explains how to prepare, what information to bring, what may happen during the evaluation, and which questions to ask before beginning care.
Request Your First AppointmentCall (770) 599-7139
New-patient forms are sent electronically after your appointment is scheduled. There is no packet to download.
Before Your Appointment
Electronic New-Patient Forms
After an appointment is scheduled, McDowell Chiropractic sends the patient's intake forms electronically through its electronic health record system.
Patients can complete the forms electronically, and the submitted information is transferred directly into the clinic's EHR. This helps the office receive the information securely and prepare for the appointment.
If you do not receive the forms or need assistance completing them, contact the office before your visit at (770) 599-7139.
Please do not send detailed medical history, Social Security numbers, insurance identification numbers, or medical records through the website's general contact form.
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Bring Relevant Information
- Photo identification.
- Insurance card, if you plan to use insurance.
- A current list of medications and supplements.
- Relevant medical records, imaging reports, or discs that are available to you.
- Information about previous injuries, surgeries, or treatment.
- Auto-insurance or claim information if the visit follows a collision and the clinic confirms it accepts such cases.
- Questions you want Dr. McDowell to answer.
Wear clothing that allows comfortable movement during an examination.
What May Happen at the First Visit
The exact process must be confirmed by McDowell Chiropractic before publication.
Conversation About Your Concerns
Dr. McDowell asks what brought you to the office, when the concern began, how it affects daily activities, and what you hope to understand or improve.
Review of Health History
Discuss medical conditions, medications, prior injuries, surgeries, pregnancy when relevant, and previous chiropractic or other treatment. Complete information helps the doctor identify risk factors and decide whether referral is needed.
Relevant Examination
The examination may include movement, posture, joint, muscle, neurological, or other assessments related to the concern. The clinic should list only tests it actually performs.
Imaging or Referral When Appropriate
Imaging is not automatically necessary for every patient. If it is recommended, ask why, where it will be performed, what it may show, how it will affect the care decision, and what it will cost.
Review of Findings and Options
Dr. McDowell explains whether chiropractic care may be appropriate. A responsible recommendation includes the proposed technique, expected benefits and limitations, possible risks, alternatives, visit schedule, reassessment point, and anticipated cost.
Treatment Only When Appropriate
Some patients may receive care at the first appointment, while others may need imaging, further review, or referral. The clinic must confirm its actual policy rather than promise a same-day adjustment.
Questions to Ask Before You Begin Care
- What is your working explanation for my symptoms?
- Are there warning signs or reasons I need another provider?
- Which technique are you recommending, and why?
- What benefits and limitations are reasonable?
- What are the potential risks and alternatives?
- How many visits are you initially recommending?
- How will we measure progress?
- What happens if I do not improve as expected?
- What will I owe, and what might insurance cover?
Insurance and Payment
Coverage for chiropractic services varies by insurer, plan, diagnosis, network, referral requirements, authorization rules, and visit limits. Contact your insurer and McDowell Chiropractic before treatment.
Insurance Participation
McDowell Chiropractic is currently in network with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
The clinic is currently out of network with:
- Humana
- Kaiser
- Aetna
- Oscar
- Ambetter
Network participation and coverage can vary by individual plan, service, diagnosis, deductible, copayment, authorization requirement, and visit limit. Patients should contact their insurer and McDowell Chiropractic to verify benefits before treatment. Verification of benefits is not a guarantee that an insurer will pay a claim.
This health-insurance information does not apply to auto-accident billing. Auto-insurance billing and lien policies are separate and remain unconfirmed.
Self-Pay Fee Ranges
- Examination: $50–$150
- Chiropractic adjustment: $40–$85
- Re-evaluation: $50–$140
The applicable fee depends on the type and extent of service provided. Ask the office for an estimate based on the appointment being scheduled. These ranges do not guarantee a specific treatment recommendation, number of visits, insurance payment, or total cost of care.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy
McDowell Chiropractic does not currently charge a cancellation or no-show fee. If you need to cancel or reschedule, call or text the office as soon as possible.
Repeated missed appointments or repeated late cancellations may result in dismissal from the practice.
Contact the Roswell office to confirm current policies, hours, parking, and directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the first appointment?
The length depends on the history, examination, and discussion required. Confirm the clinic's typical first-visit length before publication.
Should I stop my medication before the visit?
No. Do not start, stop, or change any medication because of website information. Discuss medication questions with the prescribing healthcare professional.
Will I need X-rays?
Not every patient needs imaging. The decision should depend on the history, examination, clinical guidelines, and whether imaging is likely to change management.
Can I bring a family member?
Confirm the clinic's policy. A support person may be helpful, but privacy, space, and consent requirements may apply.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
McDowell Chiropractic does not currently charge a cancellation or no-show fee. Call or text (770) 599-7139 as soon as possible. Repeated missed appointments or repeated late cancellations may result in dismissal from the practice.
How do I complete my new-patient forms?
After your appointment is scheduled, the office sends your intake forms electronically through its electronic health record system. Complete them electronically and the information transfers directly into the clinic's EHR. Contact the office before your visit if you do not receive the forms or need help completing them.
Is the office accessible?
Verified parking, entrance, elevator, restroom, and mobility-access information must be added before launch. Patients are invited to call in advance about accommodations.
Ready to Request Your First Appointment?
Contact McDowell Chiropractic in Roswell to ask questions, confirm current availability, and request a visit with Dr. Ben McDowell.
Request Your First AppointmentCall (770) 599-7139
Appointment requests are not monitored for emergencies. Call 911 when you may be experiencing a medical emergency.