Spectrum WellCare is an authorized VA Community Care provider in MetroWest Orlando. Eligible veterans may receive acupuncture for approved conditions with a VA referral and authorization.
The VA Community Care Program may allow eligible veterans to receive care from approved community providers. Spectrum WellCare is an authorized provider in MetroWest Orlando. A VA referral and authorization are required before treatment.
Dr. Ajay Purohit has served Orlando patients since 2012. For veterans, the clinic focuses on making the Community Care process easier to understand, including what to ask the VA, what an authorization means, and what information the clinic needs before treatment can begin.
It can. Eligible veterans may receive acupuncture through VA Community Care when the VA approves the referral and authorization. The authorization controls the condition, provider, dates and number of visits. Spectrum WellCare can help you understand the authorization after it is issued.
Battlefield Acupuncture is an ear acupuncture protocol used for pain relief. It was developed in 2001 by Air Force physician Dr. Richard Niemtzow and is now used across military and VA health care. Tiny needles are placed at specific points on the outer ear; they may stay in place for a few days and fall out on their own. Dr. Ajay Purohit, DTCM (FL License AP 2734), offers Battlefield Acupuncture at Spectrum WellCare on Hiawassee Road in Orlando, and may use it on its own or alongside body acupuncture as part of a veteran's treatment plan.
| Comparison | Battlefield Acupuncture | Traditional body acupuncture |
|---|---|---|
| Where needles go | Specific points on the outer ear | Points across the body |
| Session length | Short | Typically longer |
| Needles | Tiny ear needles that may stay in for a few days | Removed at the end of the session |
| Often used for | Pain relief | Pain and a wide range of other concerns |
For an explanation of the protocol and screening considerations, see the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs guide to Battlefield Acupuncture. Your practitioner will determine whether this approach is appropriate for you.
Battlefield Acupuncture is an ear acupuncture protocol for pain relief that places tiny needles at specific points on the outer ear. Spectrum WellCare in Orlando offers it through Dr. Ajay Purohit, DTCM.
Coverage depends on your approved VA Community Care referral and authorization. The VA decides which services and how many visits are covered. Request a callback and our office can explain how your authorization applies.
Eligible veterans may receive acupuncture through VA facilities or an authorized VA Community Care provider. Coverage depends on eligibility, referral, authorization, and the services approved by the VA.
Ask your VA care team whether you qualify for Community Care acupuncture. The VA must approve the referral and authorization before treatment begins. Our office can help you understand the information needed after authorization.
Authorized care may address chronic pain and other approved concerns. The exact condition and number of visits must match the VA authorization. Read our guide on how to get VA acupuncture in Orlando. Spectrum WellCare also offers Battlefield Acupuncture, an ear acupuncture protocol used for pain relief.
If VA Community Care is authorized, the VA coordinates care with an approved community provider. Ask your VA care team whether community acupuncture is available for your situation and whether Spectrum WellCare can be included in the authorization.
Yes. Community Care should be authorized by the VA before non-emergency treatment begins. The authorization identifies the approved care and may include a specific time period or number of visits.
There is no single visit number that applies to every veteran. The approved condition, referral and authorization determine the care the VA has authorized. Check the authorization rather than assuming a fixed number of visits.
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