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ABOUT US
The Orthopaedic Center is dedicated to improving patients quality of life through orthopaedic excellence and compassionate care.

Our philosophy is to treat patients from pediatrics to geriatrics, tendonitis to osteoporosis, sports injuries to on-the-job injuries, car accidents to at-home accidents. Our patients become part of our family; and like family, they know we'll be here for them. We see our role in patient care as orthopaedic specialists working together to offer the best possible medical and surgical care available.

Our physicians participate in research programs and use the latest technology in orthopaedic surgery. This medical specialty focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system; the science of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles to allow you to work, move and be active. Our philosophy is to correct these disorders by utilizing the latest non-invasive options such as electro-stimulation, nutrition, new medications and physical therapy.

Using these clinical protocols and the latest technology, we strive to provide the right treatment at the right time for each patient. Our goal is to empower the patient with the services and education that will assist them in returning to their highest level of function.

Computerized scheduling makes setting appointments with The Orthopaedic Center quick and efficient. Our friendly staff is always ready to work quickly and cooperatively to support patients' needs.
 
VALUE BASED INCENTIVE PROGRAM
We at the Orthopaedic Center are proud to announce we have been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Value Based Care demonstration providing care in the following surgeries:
  • Hip replacement
  • Knee replacement
  • Other lower extremity joint replacement or revisions
Hillcrest is one of only 5 medical centers selected for this incentive program. The Orthopaedic Center worked closely with Hillcrest to ensure our patients will be receiving the highest level of care.
Value Based Incentive ProgramThe Value Based Care Program is a test program designed by Medicare to improve the way healthcare is delivered. The goals of this demonstration are to improve quality of care and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries while providing a savings for our patients, providers, and the Medicare program, and to improve decision making for beneficiaries and increased cooperation among providers.

This demonstration provides an opportunity for Medicare to share savings achieved through the demonstration with patients who, based on quality and cost, choose to receive care from participating demonstration providers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) will share up to 50% of the Medicare savings in the form of payments to beneficiaries, not to exceed their Part B premium amount.

The exact amount of the shared savings payment will vary by site and procedure. Medicare will send the shared savings payment directly to qualified beneficiaries approximately 90 days after they are discharged from the hospital. (Those Medicare beneficiaries who are receiving Medicaid benefits are not eligible to receive shared savings payments.)

Incentive payments may be taxable and beneficiaries are responsible for paying any Federal, State or other taxes owed on the shared savings payments.
Eligible for Shared Savings Payment
Those who hold Medicare coverage.
Those who have BOTH Part A and Part B coverage.
Not Eligible for Shared Savings Payment
Those who have a Medicare Replacement plan (I.E. Generations, etc.).
Those who do not have BOTH Part A and Part B coverage.
Those who have BOTH Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
The Orthopaedic Center Value Based Providers
Dr. Darnell Blackmon, MD
Dr. Greg Holt, MD
Dr. Yogesh Mittal, MD

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Or to speak with The Orthopaedic Center’s contact for the incentive program call Rebekah Hewitt at (918)301-3131.
Email: value@toctulsa.com

Click Here for more information from Hillcrest Hospital.

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
We get you back on the job!
The Orthopaedic Center offers WorkLink, a workers' compensation program. This innovative system combines a commitment to timely access, communication, and cost-effective quality care all resulting in a prompt return to work.

The Orthopaedic Center offers the following services:
  • Same day Workers' Compensation appointments as requested.
  • Physicians and staff commitment to communicating and providing requested information in a timely manner.
  • Patient Status Report (PSR) providing significant work related information, will be completed at the end of the office visit and faxed to the involved parties.
  • Medical records will be completed and available within 4-10 days of the office visit.
  • Distribution of medical records will include all parties involved in the treatment and management of the injured worker with a patient signed release.
  • Medical/legal second-opinion consultations.
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (IME's) will be scheduled in a timely manner following receipt of request and advance payment.
  • Coordination of Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's).
Advanced Services
Caring for patients from the business community is of utmost importance to The Orthopaedic Center. Over the years we have tailored many of our services to better serve this important area. In addition to our Orthopaedic Specialists we also offer physical therapy, pain management, EMG and MRI to our healthcare service mix. The single location services combined with our Orthopaedic Specialists ensure an enhanced continuity of care for work injury patients.

Timely, Streamlined Communication
Speedy and accurate communication is a top priority when it comes to work-related injuries. For this reason, The Work Comp team at TOC tracks patients through the treatment process, answers employer and third-party administrator questions, and communicates with all involved parties in a timely manner. The dedicated WorkLink telephone number is 918-925-3226 or the fax line is 918-301-4293.
 
SUPPORTED INSURANCE COMPANIES
The Orthopaedic Center accepts most major insurance plans and contracts with the following companies:
AARP
Aetna Medicare
Aetna / US Healthcare/Prudential
Advantra Freedom
AIG Claims
American Care Source
American Medical Security
Assurant Health
BeechStreet
BlueCross BlueShield of OK
BlueChoice PPO
BlueCross Traditional
BlueLincs
BluePlan 65
BluePreferred
BlueWorks
Cherokee Nation Indian Health
Cigna HMO & PPO
CNA Insurance
CNN/One Source
Community Care-Hillcrest Network
Community Choice Network/ (CCN)
COMPChoice
CompSource of Oklahoma
Concentra
Consolidated Benefits Resources
Corvel
Coventry
Cunningham Linsey
Crawford & Co
Definity Health
Department of Labor
First Health
FiServ
Focus
G A B Robbins
Galaxy Health
Gallagher Bassett
GENEX
Great West PPO
Hartford
HealthChoice
HealthCrest
HealthFirst Managed Healthcare
Health Risk Management
Hillcrest Network Plan
Humana Choice Networks
Humana Military Services
IntraCorp
John Alden
Kemper
Liberty Mutual
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
Medicare & Railroad Medicare
Mega Life
MultiPlan
Mutual Assurance
National American Insurance
OEPIC
OHCA-Oklahoma Healthcare Authority
PacifiCare HMO/PPO
PLICO
Preferred Community Choice
Premiere Care
Private Health Care Systems
ProNet
Provider Network of America
Protegrity
Pyramid Today’s Options
Royal & Sun Alliance Claims
Secure Horizons HMO
Tricare
Sterling Option 1
Universal Underwriters Group
United HealthCare
United Insurance Companies
USA Managed Care
US Department of Labor
Work Comp Court of OK
WorkNet
Zurich
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