Patient Forms

We want to streamline your experience at the Desert Institute for Spine Care. These patient forms are provided to allow you to print them and fill them out before you come to the office. This allows us to spend more time with you when you arrive at the practice.

If you have any questions about filling out your patient forms, or if we can help in anyway, please contact us. We are looking forward to helping you on your path to better health!

Additional Patient Information

Telehealth

Connect to your doctor from the comfort of your own home.

Insurance Information

You need to be aware that your insurance policy is a contract. If you do not have a copy of your policy in its entirety, obtain one as soon as possible. We recommend that you read and understand your policy and if you have any questions regarding your coverage, contact the insurance company directly or your Human Resources Department for more information.

There are a number of different policies written (Indemnity, Preferred Provider Organization, Point of Service, Health Management Organization) and you need to know what your coverage is (annual deductible, co-insurance, maximum out of pocket expenses, lifetime maximum etc…). In some plans you can have in and out of network benefits known as a swing plan.

We have a contract with Medicare and currently do work with many other carriers on an ‘out of network’ basis. In some cases, if your insurance carrier cannot provide necessary medical care within the network, the carrier will grant the policyholder a waiver (sometimes referred to as a ‘Network Clinical Gap Exception’) to go outside the network for treatment. The medical claim is then submitted and processed as if the policyholder stayed inside the network.

We also work with Industrial Carriers. We feel the sooner the injured worker is able to return to work the happier everyone involved will be, especially the injured worker. If you have an out-of-state Workers Compensation claim and are interested in having one of our physicians evaluate your condition, please contact our Billing Department with your Workers Compensation information (i.e. claim number, adjustor’s name, phone number and extension, if applicable). We will be happy to contact your Claim Adjustor to initiate prior authorization for your treatment.

Each state has its own laws and regulations governing all types of insurance. You need to check with your State Insurance Department if you have any questions regarding your carrier. The Self-Insured Employer’s responsibilities are different than your general group policy with a small business. Your State Insurance Department enforces the laws, as well as providing the public with information about insurance.

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No Surprises Act & Good Faith Estimates

View and download a PDF of your rights and protections against surprise medical bills.

Privacy Practices

View and download PDF versions of documents concerning the privacy practices at DISC.

Travel & Hotel Accommodations

Desert Institute for Spine Care is pleased to offer medical travel options for your spine care needs. We will coordinate your care from start to finish.

Education

We are happy to provide additional educational resources to help you in your spine journey.

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Our spine health blog features up-to-date spine education and expert spine tips from our spine specialists here at DISC.

February 13, 2024

Congratulations to DISC’s surgeon Dr. Nima Salari – “Top Doctor for 2024” list. 

February 8, 2024

Dr. Wang Receives Top Doctor 2024 Award

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February 6, 2024

DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ

Dr. Nima Salari, Chris Yeung, and Justin Field
March 6, 2023

DISC Surgeons Named 2023 Top Docs

Congratulations to DISC’s surgeons, Christopher Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari, for being chosen as Phoenix Magazine’s TOP DOCTOR in 2023.

Endoscopic Spine Symposium Blue Flyer
January 16, 2023

Join Dr. Nima Salari at Amplify Surgical’s 2nd Annual Endoscopic Spine Symposium

Register today for Amplify Surgical’s 2nd Annual Endoscopic Spine Symposium, featuring dualPortal™ and dualX® System on March 4, 2023. 

Dr. Chris Yeung on Cover of Arizona Physician
December 22, 2022

Dr. Chris Yeung Featured on AZ Physicians

Congratulations to Dr. Yeung for being featured on the front cover of Maricopa County Medical Society’s “Arizona Physician” Winter 2022 magazine!

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September 2, 2022

Spine Care for Baseball Players Podcast with Dr. Chris Yeung

Dr. Chris Yeung was interviewed by Arizona Physician Magazine – a publication that provides information for physicians across Arizona.

Dr. Nima Salari and Chris Yeung
April 11, 2022

DISC Surgeons take Phoenix – Top Doc Award in 2022

Dr. Salari received the most votes in the Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine category. Dr. Yeung received the award for the 10th consecutive year.

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January 7, 2022

Dr. Chris Yeung Panelist at UCI Health Webinar

DISC surgeon Dr. Chris Yeung participates as a panelist in UCI Health Comprehensive Spine Center Webinar Series on January 14th, 2022.