Frequently Asked Questions in Burke VA

First, you’ll meet with Dr. Sullivan to discuss your health situation. If we think we can help, we’ll conduct a thorough examination to identify the likely cause(s) of your problem. We’ll tell you what we found, what we can do to help, how long it may take, and how much it will cost. If we feel that we cannot help you we will refer you to someone who can best treat you. We experience high levels of patient satisfaction because we explain everything in advance.

We ask that all patients bring a picture ID along with your insurance card if we are going through insurance. Bring any current x-rays, MRIs, MRI reports if you have them. Please bring a pair of shorts or comfortable clothing for your initial exam.

We accept most insurances, we will call to verify your benefits before your first visit. Here are just some of the insurances we accept: Aetna, Care First, Blue Cross Blue Shield, FEP Blue Cross Blue shield, Anthem, Mailhandlers. To learn more about the insurances we accept and our pricing please call (703) 912-7822.

Your first appointment will last approximately one hour. Future visits typically last 30 minutes. At NOVA Chiropractic & Wellness Center we have a no wait policy, 90% of the time you will be seen within the first 5 minutes of your visit. We value your time as much as we value our time.

We are conveniently open from:
Monday: 7am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Tuesday: 7am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Wednesday: 7am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Thursday: 7am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm

We are located in the Burke Professional Center which is near the intersection of Rolling Road and Braddock Road. Our address is 5288 Lyngate Court, Burke, VA 22015. For directions to our office click here.

NOVA Chiropractic & Wellness Center is unique because we offer state of the art treatment techniques and technologies with exceptional customer service. Dr. Sullivan is one of a seven doctors in the Northern Virginia area certified in both Active Release Techniques and Graston Technique. He utilizes a functional approach combining therapies such as Chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Techniques, Graston Technique, Rock Tape and laser therapy.

Neck pain and back pain relief care, Chiropractic sports medicine, Pain relief, Muscle injuries, disc herniations, Whiplash, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Headaches, Shoulder injuries, Exercise rehabilitation.

NOVA Chiropractic makes it a priority to be able to offer patients cost effective options for treatments and therapies.

NOVA Chiropractic is in-network with all Aetna, Care First, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Anthem insurances. Typically patients will pay a co-pay or coinsurance for all treatments except for Laser Therapy and in most cases Acupuncture. If the insurance plan includes a deductible the patient will only pay the contracted rates set by the insurances.

We process Out-of-Network insurances including United Healthcare, GEHA, and Mail Handlers. If you have insurance not listed here, please contact our office and we will discuss any additional insurances.

NOVA Chiropractic accepts all Medicare patients. Medicare only covers the chiropractic adjustment, examinations and any additional therapies are the responsibility of the patient. If you have a secondary insurance we will submit any charges to the secondary insurance for payment. If you do not have a secondary insurance you will be charged our discounted cash rate for treatments that are not covered by Medicare.

NOVA Chiropractic offers a cost-effective discounted cash or out of pocket rate for those in the military, those who may have insurance we are out of network with or those who do not have insurance. These discounted rates are offered at no additional charge to our patients.

Yes! Patients that pay our out of pocket rate can submit the visits to their insurances for reimbursement. NOVA Chiropractic will provide you with an itemized statement for each visit. This is especially useful for patients that have large deductibles and want to pay less up-front costs and still submit the claims to insurances.

Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Rocktape service, and The Game Ready System are excluded from the discount program.

We know that understanding your coverage and benefits can be difficult and confusing at times. NOVA Chiropractic offers a free service of checking on your benefits for you before your appointment so that you can understand your options and the potential costs ahead of time. There is no obligation to schedule an appointment. Note: The coverage and benefits provided by NOVA Chiropractic is not a guarantee of coverage. It is always recommended that the patients follow-up with their insurances as well to verify coverage and benefits.

All we need are four pieces of information, and whether you would like for us to call you and provide your benefits over the phone or send them to you via email.