Patient

Patient Information

Everything you need to know about your visit to Newport Family Podiatry.

Your First Visit

During your first appointment at Newport Family Podiatry, you can expect:

  • A comprehensive review of your medical history
  • Detailed examination of your feet and ankles
  • Discussion of your symptoms and concerns
  • Diagnostic tests, if necessary
  • Development of a personalized treatment plan

Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork, or save time by filling out our forms in advance.

Download Patient Forms

What to Bring

  • Photo ID and insurance card
  • List of current medications
  • Medical records or imaging results related to your foot or ankle condition
  • Current shoes you wear regularly
  • List of questions or concerns you want to discuss
  • Referral from your primary care physician (if required by your insurance)

Preparing for Your Visit

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to your appointment. If possible, avoid wearing nail polish on your toenails if you're coming in for a nail-related issue.

Financial Information

Insurance & Payment

Insurance Plans

We accept most major insurance plans, including:

  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare

If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact our office to verify coverage.

Payment Options

We accept the following forms of payment:

  • Cash
  • Personal checks
  • Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards

Payment is expected at the time of service. For patients without insurance or for non-covered services, we offer competitive self-pay rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Footwear

Dr. Hattan's Approved Shoe List

When assessing a shoe for approval, Dr. Hattan takes into account three important factors: the EVA/foam recovery, biomechanical strength, and durability. Dr. Hattan will recommend which shoe type and make is best given your use, weight, and gait analysis.

Neutral

Asics
  • Nimbus
  • 2140
Brooks
  • Defiance
  • Diad
  • Ghost
New Balance
  • 1063
  • 1224
Mizuno
  • Wave Rider

Stability

Asics
  • Kayano
  • Foundation
Brooks
  • Adrenaline
  • Infinity
  • Trance
New Balance
  • 769
Mizuno
  • Nirvana

Motion Control

Asics
  • Evolution
Brooks
  • Addiction
  • Beast (men's)
  • Ariel (women's)
New Balance
  • 859
Mizuno
  • Alchemy

Racing Flats

  • Asics Speed Star
  • Brooks Racer ST

Children's Shoes

  • Asics Pegasus
  • Nimbus

Have Questions? We're Here to Help.

Contact our office for any questions about your appointment, insurance coverage, or other concerns.