How long is the first visit?

Plan for 45 to 60 minutes. The first appointment is a comprehensive history and orthopedic/neurological examination — the diagnosis drives the treatment plan, not the other way around.

Do you accept my insurance?

DeFabio Chiropractic accepts most major plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Call (908) 771-0220 and the front desk will verify your specific coverage before your visit.

I was in a car accident — is there a different form?

Yes. Complete the Automobile Accident Patient Form in addition to the New Patient Forms, and bring your claim number and insurance information to your first visit.

Patient Center — New Patient Forms & First Visit | DeFabio Chiropractic, Berkeley Heights NJ

New Patient Forms

Prefer to skip the printer? These forms can be filled out and signed right on your phone, tablet, or computer — complete them before your first visit.

FILL Confidential Patient InformationHealth history with pain scale and tap-to-mark body diagram — sign on screen FILL Insurance Information & Assignment/AuthorizationCoverage details and assignment of benefits — sign on screen FILL NJ In-Network / Out-of-Network DisclosureRequired New Jersey disclosure — sign on screen FILL Photo / Video ReleaseOptional media consent — sign on screen

Printable Forms

Print and complete the New Patient Forms before your first visit — it usually saves 15–20 minutes at check-in. If you can’t print at home, arrive 20 minutes early and the front desk will have paper copies ready.

PDF New Patient FormsRequired for all new patients — history, consent, and office policies (4 pages) PDF Automobile Accident Patient FormComplete in addition to the packet if your visit relates to a car accident

Condition Questionnaires

Depending on your complaint, Dr. DeFabio may ask you to complete one of these standardized outcome questionnaires. They establish your functional baseline so progress can be measured objectively — bring the one that matches your primary complaint if you’d like a head start.

PDF Back IndexLow back pain PDF Neck IndexNeck pain and cervical complaints PDF Lower Extremity Functional ScaleHip, knee, ankle, and foot complaints PDF Upper Extremity Functional IndexShoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand complaints

Medicare and additional condition-specific packets are available from the front desk — call (908) 771-0220 if you’re unsure which forms apply to you.

Your First Visit

Plan for 45 to 60 minutes. Your first appointment is devoted to understanding your problem — a structured history, postural analysis, range-of-motion testing, orthopedic stress tests, and neurological screening. Bring your insurance card and any prior imaging or labs so the doctors can review the full picture.

Dr. DeFabio reviews the findings with you in plain language, explains the working diagnosis, and presents a care plan with realistic timelines and measurable goals. Treatment begins only when the diagnosis supports it.

What to bring

Your completed New Patient Forms (and accident form, if applicable)
Photo ID and insurance card
Any recent imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) or reports you have
Any recent diagnostic tests or lab results you have
A list of current medications and supplements
Comfortable clothing you can move in

Your Care Journey Starts with Clarity.

Navigating insurance shouldn’t stand between you and the care you deserve. While we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare, our team provides complimentary benefits analyses for prospective patients across insurance plans to help clarify coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs.

Contact us to learn more about your benefits and available care options. (908) 771-0220

Ready to get started?

Call the office or send a callback request — the Berkeley Heights team will confirm your appointment time.

Start Here: Forms & Your First Visit