FAQ's

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DO's are Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.  Osteopathic medicine was founded in the late 1800s in Kirksville, Missouri, by Andrew Taylor Still, MD, who recognized that the medical practices of the day often caused more harm than good. He focused on developing a system of medical care that would promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself and called this system of medicine osteopathy, now known as osteopathic medicine.

Osteopathic physicians, also known as DOs, work in partnership with their patients. They consider the impact that lifestyle and community have on the health of each individual, and they work to break down barriers to good health. DOs are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine in all 50 states. They practice in all types of environments, including the military, and in all types of specialties, from family medicine to obstetrics, surgery, and aerospace medicine.

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM or OMT) is a hands-on evaluation and treatment of structural and functional issues in the bones, joints, tissues, organs, and muscles of the body. 

OMM utilizes the relationship between the neuromusculoskeletal system and the rest of the body to restore functionality and/or remove barriers to motion and healing.

A variety of techniques are used, some direct and some indirect, to restore functionality and balance to the body.

• Tension headaches
• Neurologic deficits from stroke, Parkinson's, M.S.
• Dentalgia, TMJ
• Pelvic pain, endometriosis
• Neck pain, low back pain, shoulder, sciatica/hip pain, knee pain, ligamentous injury
• Shin splints, bunions, ankle sprains
• Acute fractures
• Carpal tunnel
• Disc herniation
• Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis
• Tennis/Golfer's elbow
• Non-cardiac chest pain
• COPD/Asthma
• Pregnancy discomfort

New Appointments are 60 minutes

Follow Up Appointments are 30 minutes

Medicare & Insurance Information

(Please read before reviewing cash rates)

Dr. Halbeisen is a Medicare-participating provider.

For Medicare patients, services are billed directly to Medicare in accordance with Medicare guidelines.

For non-Medicare patients, Dr. Halbeisen is considered out of network with most commercial insurance plans. These visits are provided on a cash-pay basis, with payment due at the time of service.

As a courtesy, our office prepares and submits superbills directly to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Patients do not need to prepare or submit their own superbills. Reimbursement amounts vary by plan and are determined solely by your insurance carrier.

Cash Rates

(For non-Medicare patients | Effective February 2026)

New Patient Visits

New Patient Comprehensive Visit (60 minutes – Office Visit Only): $300

Includes a full medical evaluation, review of history, counseling, and care planning.

New Patient Comprehensive Visit + Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) (60 minutes): $470

Includes a full medical evaluation plus whole-body osteopathic manipulative treatment when clinically appropriate.

Established Patient Visits

Office Visits (without OMM):

• 30 minutes: $140
• 45 minutes: $200
• 60 minutes: $280

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM – 9–10 regions): $170

OMM is a hands-on treatment and is offered as an add-on service to an office visit when medically appropriate.

Common Visit Totals (Office Visit + OMM)

• 30-minute visit + OMM: $280
• 45-minute visit + OMM: $340
• 60-minute visit + OMM: $400

Additional Information

• Fees are time-based and reflect visit complexity.
• All care is provided directly by Dr. Halbeisen.
• Payment is due at the time of service for non-Medicare patients.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9a-4p

Call (858) 587-1822 to schedule an appointment or book online.  If you have images or other documents that you would like me to review prior to our consultation, you may fax them to my personal line at: (734) 749-9092 or you may upload them directly on the patient portal.