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Finding a chronic pain specialist who is accepting new patients and takes Medicare can feel like a real uphill battle — you're definitely not alone in this frustration!

Here are some steps that may help speed things up:

- Ask your primary care doctor for a direct referral — sometimes a physician-to-physician call can get Show Full Answer

Finding a chronic pain specialist who is accepting new patients and takes Medicare can feel like a real uphill battle — you're definitely not alone in this frustration!

Here are some steps that may help speed things up:

- Ask your primary care doctor for a direct referral — sometimes a physician-to-physician call can get you seen faster
- Contact Sentara, Bon Secours, or EVMS (Eastern Virginia Medical School) in the Hampton Roads area, as they have pain management departments
- Call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE to get a list of in-network pain specialists near you
- Try the Medicare Care Compare tool at medicare.gov to search for pain management doctors by zip code
- Ask to be placed on cancellation lists at multiple practices — spots open up more often than you'd think

While waiting, ask your primary care doctor if they can help manage your pain in the interim so you're not left without support.

Wishing you a blessed day right back — and hoping you find the right doctor very soon! 🙏

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