Although ESWT is FDA-approved for painful foot and ankle conditions, it is not yet covered by insurance.
At Peninsula Podiatry, your condition will be comprehensively evaluated to determine if ESWT will benefit you. Most insurance plans cover the office evaluation, but you can confirm this with your insurance provider.
It is prudent to weigh the cost benefits of a non-surgical therapy that takes only a few minutes to perform versus the downtime and income loss involved in surgical intervention.