Muscular Skeletal Medical Associates

About Muscular Skeletal Medical Associates

What is Muscular Skeletal Medical Associates?

Muscular Skeletal Medical Associates is a medical practice at 1642 East Herndon Avenue, Suite 104, in Fresno, California. The phone number is (559) 248-0116. Its main focus is musculoskeletal care for pain, injuries, trauma and brain injury, and it also handles workers' compensation cases. Dr. Daniel B. Brubaker, D.O., is the founder and the only physician the clinic names. He has practiced for over 40 years, and the clinic lists him as board certified in immunohematology and pain management.

The clinic lists seven services: general medicine, non-narcotic pain management, a medical weight loss program, expert trauma care, specialized brain injury treatment, workers' compensation assistance, and medical cannabis recommendations. Its listed hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Google lists the practice at 4.9 from 66 reviews.

The weight loss program uses tirzepatide. In its own words: "This program is physician-led and includes a full medical workup, ongoing monitoring, and personalized guidance." The clinic describes a starting evaluation with a physical exam, lab work, body composition assessment and medical history review. After that, the plan may include diet guidance, behavioral support and regular follow-up visits.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. It does not state a consultation fee, and it does not say whether the medication is included in any price. It does not mention cash prices, financing or membership terms. It says it accepts Medicare and private insurance, but it does not name which plans. It offers telemedicine appointments without saying which states they cover. Ask for the full cost before you schedule, including the first visit and the monthly charge if there is one.

What should you ask before you book?

Who writes and signs the tirzepatide prescription? The program is described as physician-led, but the clinic names only Dr. Brubaker and does not say whether he runs the weight loss program himself. What does the first visit cost, including the physical exam and lab work? Is tirzepatide billed monthly, and if so, does that fee include the medication? Is the drug brand-name or compounded? What do follow-up visits and repeat lab work cost? Which insurance plans are accepted, and will the weight loss program be billed to insurance? If you use telemedicine, which states are covered? How do you cancel, and is there a fee to stop?

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if your main need is pain, injury, trauma or workers' compensation care, and weight loss is a secondary question. If the tirzepatide program is the reason you are calling, get the price, the medication terms and the name of the prescribing physician confirmed before you book.

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