FAQ

1- Is Doctor Murillo Board Certified?

Yes. Dr. Murillo has four Board Certifications. He is a an American Board of Interventional Pain Management Physician with Board Certification in both Anesthesiology from The American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and from the American Board of Pain Management.

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2- Does Pain Management Clinic accept insurance?

The major plans that we accept include but are not limited to: Medicare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Avmed, United Health Care, Neighbord, GEHA, Leon Medical, Simply Healthcare, Better Health, Humana, Medicaid, and others. We also accept Workscomp and all Auto Insurance if you’ve been injured in an accident.

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3- Does the practice accept Medicaid? Do you accept self-pay patients?

Yes.

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4- Will the doctor prescribe me the same medication I am currently taking?

Do not expect that you will be given any medication at all. Each case is unique and needs to be evaluated individually. The new federal guidelines and Standards of Care of our Practice issues that need to be considered in addition to the appropriateness of your current medication regimen. Of course if you could get sick or be in danger if you stop taking your medication suddenly, you will receive proper care to avoid this. Some patients are under the belief that they are “paying” to get their prescriptions…This couldn’t be further from the truth. An office visit is where a patient is evaluated, a diagnosis is made and treatment is recommended. If you are being seen only to get the prescription you want, it would be better if you went elsewhere.

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5- What should I bring to my first appointment?

When you come for your first visit you should bring ALL the medications you are currently taking in their original bottles. On your first visit, please bring all your medical records with you. You should have your valid picture ID, Insurance information, and form of payment. We have to collect all Co-Pays at the time of the visit. We accept Credit Cards or Cash. 

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6- Are patients ever unhappy with your office?

In general, for the protection of each and every patient, our Narcotic Policy, our Treatment

Agreement and all laws are strictly enforced. As a matter of course, overusing, sharing, selling, or taking illicit drugs is a deep concern and is always addressed. In addition, E-forcse is utilized to detect Doctor Shopping and criminal activity. When these situations occur, appropriate action is always taken and patients may be discharged, referred to Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation, or reported to law enforcement.

Patients are billed usual, customary and upfront fees even if no prescription is issued. Payment is for services rendered: History, Physical Examination, Assessment, and Treatment Recommendations. Refunds are not generally issued due to disagreement with the Assessment and Treatment Recommendations.

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7) Do I have to suffer with chronic pain for the rest of my life?

Not necessarily. With proper treatment, people can live full, normal lives after having experienced chronic pain.