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Alvaro Toledo, AP accepts some insurance plans that carry Acupuncture benefits. If you carry one of these plans and want to schedule an appointment, please text or call 352-672-1181 before scheduling online to have your insurance benefits (deductible, copay, number of treatments, and type of conditions covered) verified first. You may also email your insurance info and date of birth to physician@gnvacu.com

United Health Care (In Network):
UHC Community Plan FL Health and Home Connection
UHC Community Plan M*Plus (FL MMA Medicaid)

Humana (In Network):
Florida Medicaid
Gold Plus HMO with pre-authorization

Blue Cross Blue Shield (In Network):
Mainly Federal or State Employee Plans
City of Gainesville Employee Plan (CYGH prefix)

Triwest:
VA Triwest Community Care. As a credentialed community clinic provider through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we proudly serve our nation’s veterans. Discover if you qualify for 100% VA-covered care with us. Call us now to learn how to become our patient via the VA. We thank you for your service and are excited to provide you with exceptional care.

We are not able to accept regular Medicare as they haven’t started giving out Medicare Provider Numbers to Acupuncturists.

Hannah Caruso, AP is currently only taking patients paying out of pocket.

Yes, the treatments we provide are considered medical health care services. Therefore, you can use your Health Savings Account to pay for your visits.

In short, it enhances and regulates your body’s own restorative abilities by accessing your neuro-muscular and fascial system. Acupuncture has been shown to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and relax the nervous system. Furthermore, it decreases pain by stimulating the release of beta-endorphins. For a more in depth view on  how Acupuncture works, please see this infographic.

Chinese herbal formulas are specially formulated combinations of traditional herbs that are intended to compliment acupuncture treatments for most conditions. The herbs are sourced from state of the art GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certified facilities that follow strict quality control and make sure products are free of pesticides, heavy metals, and bacteria.

During your visit, a thorough intake is performed consisting of assessment of chief complaints, review of health history, and pulse diagnosis.  This will be followed by the development and implementation of a customized treatment plan.

Usually it takes about 60 mins for new patients, and 50 mins for returning patients. There are shorter treatment options if only desiring to receive cupping therapy or B12 therapy.

In general, patients should start to feel the benefits from Acupuncture in 2-3 treatments. Total number of visits are determined based on the condition (duration, severity, etc) as well as the patient’s overall health.

Frequency and duration of treatment greatly depends on the condition to be treated. For something like a recent bout of sciatica, usually two to four treatments are enough. Chronic conditions however, often require more visits.

Acupuncture needles are rarely described as painful, and can be quickly adjusted if the patient experiences discomfort. We want your experience to be a positive one both in terms of results as well as the overall feel of the treatment.