Carrollwood · Tampa Bay
Frequently Asked Questions: Chiropractor in Tampa
Straight answers about visits, pricing, and what to expect at HealthSpine Chiropractic.
We serve patients from Carrollwood, Northdale, Citrus Park, Westchase, Lutz, Town and Country, Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, and the greater Tampa Bay area. If your question isn’t answered here, call us and we’ll walk you through it.
Getting started
What happens at my first visit?
Most new patients start with the Pain Source Exam. You get a complete examination with Dr. Koser, which may include a live ultrasound look at the muscles and soft tissue where it hurts, and treatment starts the same visit unless the examination finds a reason it should not: a chiropractic adjustment, dry needling, cupping, laser, or electrical stimulation with infrared, chosen from what the examination finds and what is safe for you. You leave knowing what we found and what it means. If you were hurt in a car accident, book the Auto Accident Injury Visit instead. That exam covers your PIP paperwork too.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
No. Florida law lets you see a chiropractor directly, without a referral from a medical doctor. Call or book online and we’ll get you an appointment.
What are your hours and where are you located?
We’re open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday by appointment only. The office is at 10330 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 205, Tampa, FL 33618, in Carrollwood.
What areas do you serve?
Patients come to us from Carrollwood, Northdale, Citrus Park, Westchase, Lutz, Town and Country, Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, and the greater Tampa Bay area.
Televisits are available anywhere in Florida. If you were hurt in a car accident and getting to the office is difficult, you can book an auto accident televisit online or call 844-51-SPINE. We can arrange that video visit on a weekend if you cannot come in during the week.
Cost and insurance
$195Regular price $330
Self-pay only, one per patient.
Pain has a source. This visit looks for where it is coming from.
- A complete examination with Dr. Koser, which may include a live ultrasound look at the muscles and soft tissue where it hurts.
- Treatment the same visit unless the examination finds a reason it should not: a chiropractic adjustment, dry needling, cupping, laser, or electrical stimulation with infrared, chosen from what the examination finds and what is safe for you.
- Your findings explained the same day.
You’ll leave knowing what we found and what it means. First visit with us, one per patient.
Not ready to begin a membership? Start here and pay as you go. Membership rates apply only under a signed membership agreement. See membership plans.
Self-pay patients only. Not valid with insurance, PIP/auto claims, Medicare, or Medicaid. Injured in a car accident? Book the Auto Accident Injury Visit instead.
THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.
Do you take insurance?
Chiropractic, dry needling, and acupuncture visits here are self-pay, billed at the time of service. We don’t bill health insurance for those visits. Auto accident care is different: it’s billed to your auto insurance under Florida’s PIP law. Superbills are available on request if you want to submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
How much does a visit cost?
A chiropractic adjustment is $60. Dry needling is $80 a session. New patients start with the Pain Source Exam at $195, an introductory price (regular price $330), one per patient, self-pay only. Our published prices are on our pricing page; if the visit you want isn't listed, call and we'll tell you what it costs before you book. Our other prices are time-of-service rates, available when you pay in full at the visit. Care billed to a third-party payor, including auto insurance under Florida PIP, health insurance, Medicare, or workers' compensation, is billed on our standard fee schedule without either discount.
Will I need an X-ray or MRI?
Not automatically. We don’t x-ray everyone who walks in the door. If something in your exam makes us want a closer look, we’ll tell you what we’re looking for and why before we order anything. Car accident cases work a little differently, because Florida’s PIP rules carry their own documentation requirements.
Dry needling and acupuncture
Both are performed by Dr. Bobby Koser, DC, chiropractic physician, certified in acupuncture by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine and in dry needling by the Florida Department of Health. Full detail on each is on our dry needling page.
What’s the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?
Different framework. Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine; dry needling targets specific muscles based on your examination, to treat trigger points and myofascial pain. Dr. Bobby Koser, DC, chiropractic physician, is certified in acupuncture by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine and in dry needling by the Florida Department of Health, so you get whichever approach fits your case.
Is dry needling painful?
Most people feel a brief, deep ache when the muscle responds. Many describe it as a “good ache.” Temporary soreness or bruising at the treated spot is common afterward and usually settles within a day or two. We go over what to expect before we start.
Auto accidents
More detail on how we handle motor vehicle accident care is on our auto accident page.
How soon do I need to be seen after a car accident?
Florida’s PIP law requires that your care begin within 14 days of the accident. Wait longer, and you risk losing your no-fault benefits. If it’s been more than 14 days, call us; you may still have options depending on your situation.
How is my care paid for after an accident?
Auto accident visits are billed to your auto insurance under Florida’s PIP law. What you owe depends on your policy. We handle the insurance paperwork and coordinate with your attorney if you have one.
Memberships
Full plan detail is on our membership page.
What does a HealthSpine membership include?
Every membership visit includes a progress check with Dr. Koser, your adjustment as indicated, and one included therapy. Member rates for services outside the plan are set in the membership agreement. Your plan, its monthly price, your visit count and your rate for extra visits are set in your membership agreement. Membership rates apply only under a signed membership agreement, and care billed to a third-party payor, including auto insurance under Florida PIP, health insurance, Medicare, or workers' compensation, is billed on our standard fee schedule without that discount.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes. The plan terms, including cancellation, are in the membership agreement. It’s a direct agreement between you and this practice, not health insurance, and we don’t bill any insurer for services included in it.
Visiting us
Where do I park, and is the office accessible?
Parking is available right outside the building at 10330 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. If you have specific accessibility needs, call ahead and we’ll make sure you’re set before you arrive.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule my appointment?
Call the office or use the reschedule link in your appointment confirmation as soon as you know you need to change your visit. The more notice you give us, the more likely we can offer that time to another patient.
How do I reach the office with questions?
Call 844-51-SPINE (844-517-7463) during office hours, or book online any time.
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This page is general health information and is not medical advice for any individual. Whether a finding explains your symptoms can only be determined by examination. Talk to Dr. Bobby Koser, DC, about your own situation.
Still have a question?
Call us and we’ll talk it through, or book your visit online.
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