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Office Address
Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates is located in two convenient Omaha locations to better serve our patients.
Mid-City Office
South Doctors Bldg.
4239 Farnam Street, Suite 409
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 552-2500
Fax: (402) 552-2720
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West Omaha Office
Clarkson West Medical Center
2725 S. 144th, #110
Omaha, NE 68144
Phone: (402) 637-0400
Fax: (402) 637-0401
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Mission Statement
To provide the highest, most efficient quality care in orthopaedic specialty medicine to our clients and healthcare partners.
Our Commitment To You
Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates is committed to providing quality care in Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitative care to our patients and healthcare partners.
Our Orthopaedic Surgeons are certified or board eligible by the America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. They are members of the American Medical Society and the Nebraska Medical Society.
We provide medical care for acute injuries, bone and joint conditions and deteriorating conditions related to aging. We are dedicated to providing the best in orthopaedic care.
Outreach Clinics
Outreach Clinics we go to
How to make an Appointment
Self Referrals
If your insurance carrier allows self-referrals, you may contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates directly for appointments without a referral from another doctor.
Physician Referrals
If your insurance carrier requires primary care physician referrals, please schedule your appointment through your primary care physician.
Office Hours
Our office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
To make an appointment at Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates:
Mid-Town Office:
Doctors Building South
4239 Farnam St., Suite # 409
Phone: (402) 552-2500
Fax: (402) 552-2720
West Omaha Office:
Oakview Medical Building
2725 South 144th St., Suite # 110
Phone: (402) 637-0400
Fax: (402) 637-0401
Filling your Prescription
If you need a refill on your prescription, please call during office hours, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday at 552-2500 or 637-0400.
To facilitate efficient handling, please request refills during regular office hours by leaving a message which includes:
1. Your name
2. The type of medication(s) you need refilled
3. The pharmacy you use (pharmacy’s phone # would be helpful as well)
4. A phone number where you can be reached.
We will contact you to inform you if your prescription has been called to the pharmacy or if we have further questions regarding your condition. Certain prescriptions are available by written refills and can only be processed during normal office hours.
Surgery
If you should require surgery, our scheduling personnel will assist you in obtaining any pre-authorization your insurance carrier may require. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN YOUR PRIVATE INSURANCE PRE-AUTHORIZATION OR SECOND OPINION REQUIREMENTS. We will be pleased to assist you as needed.
Prior to surgery, we ask for a deposit which will be applied toward your deductible and co-insurance. Please understand that while your insurance company may only allow what they consider usual and customary fees – The patient is responsible for the entire bill.
Please contact our billing department for assistance in setting up a payment plan. Our financial policy will answer many of the questions you may have regarding your account. The billing department can be reached by calling either 552-2502 or 637-0405.
Emergencies (Outside of Office Hours)
A physician is on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies.
If you are hurt or have a problem that necessitates seeing a physician, please call our office number at 552-2500 and the answering service will page the physician on-call.
If the emergency is too extreme, go directly to an emergency department for immediate care.
Your Medical Records (Privacy & Safeguards)
On April 14, 2003, the privacy standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) were implemented throughout the medical industry.
We want you to know that we are committed to doing our best to safeguard the accuracy and security of your health information, and we will follow all federal, state, and local regulations while doing so. Because of many new rules in place, there may be times where we ask you to fill out paperwork that you haven’t had to fill out in the past. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you, and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work together to keep your information safe and secure.
Please refer to our Privacy Notice, which will provide the details of when we can and cannot release your information, according to HIPPA.
When requesting copies of your medical record/x-rays, we ask that you please allow us as much time as possible to prepare your request for pick-up.
For your convenience, you may mail the release request to us or drop it off at one of our 2 offices with specific instructions as to who we are to mail your medical information to.
You can contact us at our:
- 4239 Farnam Street address: (402) 552-2500 FAX (402) 552-2720
- 2725 South 144th Street address: (402) 637-0400 FAX (402) 637-0401
Office hours:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Work related Injuries
Our experience indicates that employers are most concerned with high medical costs, prolonged disability, waiting long times in the doctors office to be seen, and
lack of communication regarding the injured worker. Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates is dedicated to providing efficient, high quality orthopaedic medical care in
the most efficient manner possible to employers and their injured workers. We are able to respond quickly to questions from employers, case managers at the time of
injury when a change of condition has occurred. Our fully qualified physicians and staff are available on the premises during regular office hours.
Return to Work
Our first obligation is to ensure that the injured employee receives an accurate assessment and evaluation coupled with immediate, early intervention and the best
possible medical care. We understand that loss of time and disability is a large expense to the employer. Our focus begins at the moment of injury. Early return to
work, as soon as medically possible, is the goal whether it is full, modified or limited capacity. Our pre- and post- treatment plan is restricted to only those
procedures and modalities necessary to return an employee to full duty or normal capacity as quickly as possible.
Communication and Notification
Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates, LLP staff will notify an employer, upon request, of the status of any injured worker as soon as possible after their referral to
Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates, LLP. A complete report of findings, which includes the preparation of a Doctor’s First Report, will be filed within the appropriate
guidelines and forwarded to both the work comp case manager or employer. On-going status of the worker’s condition is monitored to provide current, accurate
information to the employer and their work comp carrier.
Sport Medicine
Our doctors and staff are dedicated to providing care for musculoskeletal sports injuries. Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates are recognized regionally as a Sports
Medicine Center, with Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Physicians from some of the premier Sports Medicine programs in the country.
- Arthroscopy for the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and ankle.
- Total knee, hip and shoulder replacement.
- Hand, wrist & elbow surgery.
- Work-related injuries & rehabilitation.
Hospital Affiliation
Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Jennie Edmundson Hospital- Council Bluffs, IA
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