Spine Colorado, PC

Hero Slider/DIVI Slider: Increase the font weight of the paragraph text in the excerpt.

Spoke with Nanda and update the slideshow, FAQ, and the patient portal button on the website.

Great!
I am just going to add the page under the “About Us” Menu dropdown.

I’ll let you know if I have any trouble.

Thanks!

Quoted Nanda, via email, $300 to add a bar at the top of the page to show a message/announcement.

In CP Christopher Scott’s email is incorrect. Instead of cscottr@spinecolorado.com it should be cscott@spinecolorado.com.

Nanda schedule a tutorial cal, 11/13 at 1:45 pm PST, to go over editing the website. I called her line and left a voicemail.

1. Please add domain(s) to statuscake.com
2. Complete 301 Redirects
3. Check Analytics & Reporting
4. Run theme images through ImageOptim
5.  Add Favicon to customizer

http://spinecolorado.com/index.html
http://spinecolorado.com/bill-pay/order-form-prompt.html
http://spinecolorado.com/forms/index.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/index.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_treat.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_conditions.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/ed_resources.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/index.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/mission.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/center.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/doctors_bio.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/about_pa.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/locations.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/clinical_outcomes.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/testimonials.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/patient_rights.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_remedies.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_therapy.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_pmr.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_nonsurg.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_surgery.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/s_clinical.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_prevent.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_minimal.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_disc.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_cervical.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_lumbar.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_bstrain.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_nstrain.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_problem.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_deform.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_spondylsis.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_stenosis.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_spur.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_tumor.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_degenerative.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_herniated.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_scoliosis.html
http://spinecolorado.com/conditions/c_kyphosis.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/symptoms_chart.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/symptoms_neckback.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/arm_hand.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/numbness.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/exercise_library.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/e_anatomy.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/med_animations.html
http://spinecolorado.com/treatment/t_lift.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/prevention.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/appoint.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/emerge.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/insure.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/reg_forms.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/a_choose.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/second_opinion.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/referrals.html
http://spinecolorado.com/contact_us/careers.html
http://spinecolorado.com/testimonial/index.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/youssef.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/orndorff.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/amir-abtahi-md.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/bohach.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/james-santos-md-durango-colorado-physical-medicine-pain-management.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/hamlin.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/baumchen.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/byrd.html
http://spinecolorado.com/about_us/jamie-nelson-physician-assistant-spine-colorado-durango-orthopedics.html
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/durango-ortho-medical-records-release.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/registration-form.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/health-history-form.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/spine-history-form.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/other-injury-form.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/BettyOgren_DO.PDF
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/DickNorton_DO.PDF
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/debi.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/helen.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/john.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/susanne.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/back_exercises.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/strength_exercises.html
http://spinecolorado.com/educational_resources/neck_exercises.html
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/symptoms_sc.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/shoulder-history-form.pdf
http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/knee-history-form.pdf

Hello Nanda and Christopher Scott,

Congratulations! Your website is live and accessible to the public.

Please take a look at your initial website and let us know of any questions you might have. You can submit a ticket by going to your dashboard and filling out the form.

URL: http://spinecolorado.com

If you would like to make changes to the website in the future, you may always log in by going to the bottom of your website and clicking “Login.” We welcome any questions regarding the website editor.

Thank you!

jessica.c@optimized360.com

#1 – Research & Quality page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/): ‘national spine registry’ and ‘research at spine colorado’ need to be left aligned.

#2 – Our Physicians page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/our-physicians/): Update headshot with the photos from dropbox.
(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#3 – Our Physicians page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/our-physicians/): Update links on doc photos to their individual pages. Links are broken on their photos.

#4 – Change the color of the hyperlinks to #75916d. The color of the hyperlinks on the home page in the ‘Why choose spinecolorado’ and ‘faq’ section should remain as they are now.

#1 – Dr. Orndorff page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/douglas-orndorff-md/): Replace the photo of the doctor with ‘Orndorff Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#2 – Dr. Bohachevsky page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/cyril-a-bohachevsky-md/): Replace the photo of the doctor with ‘Bohachevsky Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#3 – Dr. Santos page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/james-santos-md/): Replace the photo of the doctor with ‘Santos Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#4 – Baumchen page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/george-baumchen-pa-c/_: replace the photo of Baumchen with ‘Baumchen Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#5 – Byrd page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/kim-byrd-pa-c/): Replace the photo of Byrd with ‘Byrd Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#6 – Hamlin page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/lance-f-hamlin-pa-c/): Replace the photo of Hamlin with ‘Hamlin Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#7 – Nelson page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/jamie-nelson-pa-c): Replace the photo of Nelson with ‘Nelson Full’ in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#8 – Testimonial page (): Upload the photos from dropbox to each persons section.
The photo should be below there name, to the left of the testimonial modules.(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2ycs4ob3fxxwa3/AABA5-Oi2JsqKXPD9xAMek7La?dl=0)

#1 – Testimonials page: 4 columns, in the first column should be the image of the doctor.

#2 – on individual doctor pages, put the standing images. headshot go on testimonials page.

#1 – Pay Bill page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/pay-bill/): Move ‘care credit’ image to the right of ‘financing options’

#2 – Change the color of the hyperlinks to #48182d. The links on the homepage, ‘Why choose spine colorado?’ section should remain green.

#1 – Research & Quality page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/): Replace the bullet points with the checkmarks from (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/non-surgical-options/)

#2 – Research & Quality page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/): Move the title “Financial Interests of Physicians” inside the box.

spinecolorado@gmail.com

#1 – Change the color of the hyperlinks to #48182d. The hyperlinks on the homepage in the ‘FAQ’ and ‘Why Choose Spine Colorado?’ section.

#2 – Billing & Insurance page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/billing-insurance/): On the left, reduce the font size of the bullet points.

#1 – Our Physicians page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/our-physicians/): Correct the alignment of ‘what is a physiatrist?’ and ‘what is a physician assistant?’. It should left-align with the rest of the text on the page.

#2 – Surgical Options page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/surgical-options/): On the after surgery toggle: align “travel by car” paragraph with the paragraph about ‘travel by plane’ above it.

#1 – Billing & Insurnace page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/billing-insurance/): ‘Insurance Carries’ does not display as a H3 title.

#2 – Billing & Insurance page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/billing-insurance/): Add a border around ‘insurance carries’ section. Make sure there is padding around the text.

#3 – Research & Quality page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/): ‘financial interests of physicians’ section: make the section the full width of the text area.

#4 – Research & Quality page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/): ‘financial interests of physicians’ section: decrease the size of the title of this section and the text.

#5 – Testimonial page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Add a section for surgeons: Below Surgeons create a module for each surgeon: “Dr. Amir Abtahi”

#6 – Testimonial page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Add testimonial modules below Dr. Abtahi for the following reviews:
+Dr Abtahi and his medical assistant are second to none. Best professional medical staff I have ever had the pleasure to have taken care of me. I would trust them with my life.
+I am extremely satisfied with Dr Abtahi and Spine Colorado. I will always tell coworkers and the community about my positive experience with Dr Abtahi, Spine Colorado and my stay at Mercy Medical.
+Dr. Abtahi, you always make me feel well cared for. Not much of a statement, but it means a lot.

#7 – Testimonial page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Add a section for surgeons: Below Surgeons create a module for each surgeon: “Dr. Douglas Orndorff”

#8 – Testimonial page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Add testimonial modules below Dr. Abtahi for the following reviews:
+Dr. Orndorff is one of the best physicians I have dealt with in a long time. He explains things in a way that ordinary people can understand. You don’t have to have a medical degree to know what he is saying.
+I was really impressed with the professional environment, all the way from the front desk, to my provider, Dr. Orndorff, and his nurse. I couldn’t give him a higher rating than a 5 (out of 5), I would have gave him a 10. Anyway, it was fantastic. Thank you.
+The whole experience was a “Gold Star”…..Personnel very helpful and courteous. Medical nurses and staff …Wow! The Best. Dr. Orndorff and Staff …Superior. Thorough, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with. We will recommend the hospital and Surgeon to anyone who is in need of your services. Thanks for everything!!!

#9 – Testimonial page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Add a section for surgeons: Below Surgeons create a module for each surgeon: “Dr. Jim Youssef”

#10 – Testimonial page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Add testimonial modules below Dr. Abtahi for the following reviews:
+So grateful to have found Dr. Youssef and Lance! I can’t imagine going through this last year without them. I have the utmost respect for them. I feel they saved my life and I will always be in deep gratitude to them.
+I have been a patient for many years. Dr. Youssef did surgery on the last 4 vertebrate, with Lance helping. Thanks for helping make my physical life great. Now that I have celebrated my 80th birthday all I can say is “Thank you”.
+I liked that Dr. Youssef answered my questions and I liked how he answered them. I want to know all I can about what is going on and what might go on. He was informative and funny.

#1 – Spine Problems page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-problems/): The spine icons need padding. (See screenshot: https://prnt.sc/gyq5cl)

#2 – Spine Problems page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-problems/): On the left, the paragraph should not go past the first line of the paragraph. (See screenshot: https://prnt.sc/gyq5cl)

#3 – Non-Surgical Options page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/non-surgical-options/): The checkmark icons need padding. (Refer to the screenshot from #1)

#4 – Non-Surgical Options page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/non-surgical-options/): On the left, the paragraph should not go past the first line of the paragraph.(Refer to the screenshot from #2)

#5 – Spine Injections page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-injections/): The needle icons need padding. (See screenshot from #1)

#6 – Spine Injections page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-injections/): On the left, the paragraph should not go past the first line of the paragraph. (See screenshot from #2)

#7 – Surgical Options page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/surgical-options/): The needle icons need padding. (See screenshot from #1)

#8 – Surgical Options page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/surgical-options/): On the left, the paragraph should not go past the first line of the paragraph. (See screenshot from #2)

#9 – Homepage: FAQ Section: In the toggles, change the colors of the hyperlinks to dark purple.

at 10:30 am PST.

#1 – Spine problems page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-problems/): Add these icons before each paragraph. Make sure to switch back and forth between the colors:
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/spine-bullet-point-wine.png
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/spine-bullet-point-sage.png

#2 – Non-Invasive page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/non-surgical-options/): Add these icons before each paragraph. Make sure to switch back and forth between the colors:
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/checkmark-bullet-point-wine.png
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/checkmark-bullet-point-sage.png

#3 – Spine Injections page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-injections/): Add these icons before each paragraph. Make sure to switch back and forth between the colors:
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/injection-bullet-point-wine.png
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/injection-bullet-point-sage.png

#4 – Surgical Treatments page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/surgical-options/): Add these icons before each paragraph. Make sure to switch back and forth between colors:
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/surgery-bullet-point-wine.png
+http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/10/surgery-bullet-point-sage.png

Nanda was under impression that we will create a form for her and connect it to processing company. CC company sent a document on what to do, but we simply will not put the pieces together.

Cannot copy the form from previous site as there is coding that resides on previous server. Explained to Nanda that we do not create forms based of third party companies. AND we do not create payment portals for ECommerce. She’s asking for a solution and understands that she was not the one that signed the contract with us, so does not know what’s included.

#1 – Divi Slider: Remove the image of the mountain biker.

#2 – Inner Hero: Replace the image of the mountain biker with (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/beautiful-senior-couple-running-outside-sunny-534576199)

#3 – Divi Slider: Add these images (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/beautiful-senior-couple-running-outside-sunny-534576199) & (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/happy-family-grandmother-grandfather-grandson-ride-708200518?src=MrWVEdMCfLRiIFIF9j6Sig-1-59)

Remove the content from this page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/) and put “Coming Soon”

Home Page

Where Is Your Pain?
Please remove the text that is currently displayed when none of the options are chosen. Then, when a patient clicks on the circle please have the following txt display in the area below the circles.

Neck Pain
Pain in your cervical spine is often caused by muscle strain or soft tissue sprains of the ligaments & tendons. It can also be caused by sudden force, as in the case of whiplash. Generally these types of neck pains will improve and can go away within a few days or weeks. For many people non-surgical treatments and home remedies including heat, rest, stretching and NSAID pain relievers can ease the pain. Many patients may require physical therapy. If the neck pain continues and seemingly worsens then the pain could be related to a specific condition including cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical stenosis or cervical arthritis, and may require x-ray-guided spinal injections or surgery.

Middle Back Pain
Pain in your thoracic spine is the least common type of spinal disorder and is generally caused by muscular irritation and joint dysfunction. Non-surgical physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians can help with non-surgical options for this type of pain, using injections, and prescribing massage therapy or physical therapy. If the pain persists, then pain might be associated with a degenerated or arthritic facet requiring x-ray-guided spinal injection. Occasionally, but very rarely, there could be an injury to a disc in the upper back in the form of a herniated disc or degenerated disc, requiring surgical treatment

Lower Back Pain
Pain in your lumbar spine is the most common type of back pain, and is experienced by nearly 80% of the population. Often the pain is a result of injury, strain or overuse of the muscles, ligaments, joints or discs. The pain can also be attributed to a number of common spine conditions including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spondylolitheses, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis. Treatment options will range from non-surgical treatments focused on reducing the recurrence of pain flare-ups, such as x-ray guided spinal injections to surgery.

Leg/Arm Pain
Pain in your Leg/Arm is a common symptom of a number of spinal conditions. The spinal cord has 31 nerves that branch off in the cervical and lumbar spine. Leg pain (lumbar radiculopathy) can be attributed to spinal conditions such as lumbar herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis and sciatica. Arm pain (cervical radiculopathy) can be attributed to spinal conditions such as cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical osteoarthritis, cervical foraminal stenoisis. Non-surgical or surgical treatment options may be recommended.

Links at bottom of home page
Contact Us – Link to this Page: http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/get-in-touch/

1. On this page: http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/billing-insurance/

Cost Estimates & Financing Options
Please update the first sentence with the text below:

With the increase in high deductible plans, we will help you plan for more extensive services.

Please hyperlink CareCredit in text – https://www.carecreditpay.com/pmyp/showSearch

Insurance Carriers
Please update the paragraph in this section to the below text:

Spine Colorado works with many insurance carriers regionally and nationally; in and out of network. Though we update our list regularly, it’s always best to confirm your insurance at the time you make an appointment.  This list may not be fully inclusive, please call to verify if we contract with your insurer.

2. On this page: http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/
Financial Interests of Physicians
(bottom of page)
– Add a double lined border around the text
– make the title and text slightly larger but smaller than regular font size on this page
– center the box on the page, but it does not need to fill from side to side

#1 – Add a hover effect “Where is your pain?” section on the homepage. The body of text below the four circles should be hidden. When the circles are hovered over the text should appear. For each circle a different text block will appear.

#2 – ‘Neck Pain’ hover text:
“Pain in your cervical spine is often caused by muscle strain or soft tissue sprains of the ligaments & tendons. It can also be caused by sudden force, as in the case of whiplash. Generally these types of neck pains will improve and can go away within a few days or weeks. For many people non-surgical treatments and home remedies including heat, rest, stretching and NSAID pain relievers can ease the pain. Many patients may require physical therapy. If the neck pain continues and seemingly worsens then the pain could be related to a specific condition including cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical stenosis or cervical arthritis, and may require x-ray-guided spinal injections or surgery. ”

#3 – ‘Middle Back Pain’ hover text:
“Pain in your thoracic spine is the least common type of spinal disorder and is generally caused by muscular irritation and joint dysfunction. Non-surgical physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians can help with non-surgical options for this type of pain, using injections, and prescribing massage therapy or physical therapy. If the pain persists, then pain might be associated with a degenerated or arthritic facet requiring x-ray-guided spinal injection. Occasionally, but very rarely, there could be an injury to a disc in the upper back in the form of a herniated disc or degenerated disc, requiring surgical treatment”

#4 – ‘Lower Back Pain’ hover text:
“Pain in your lumbar spine is the most common type of back pain, and is experienced by nearly 80% of the population. Often the pain is a result of injury, strain or overuse of the muscles, ligaments, joints or discs. The pain can also be attributed to a number of common spine conditions including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spondylolitheses, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis. Treatment options will range from non-surgical treatments focused on reducing the recurrence of pain flare-ups, such as x-ray guided spinal injections to surgery. ”

#5 – ‘Leg/Arm Pain’ hover text:
“Pain in your Leg/Arm is a common symptom of a number of spinal conditions. The spinal cord has 31 nerves that branch off in the cervical and lumbar spine. Leg pain (lumbar radiculopathy) can be attributed to spinal conditions such as lumbar herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis and sciatica. Arm pain (cervical radiculopathy) can be attributed to spinal conditions such as cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical osteoarthritis, cervical foraminal stenoisis. Non-surgical or surgical treatment options may be recommended. “

Asked Rod and he did not have an idea what a TSL 1.2 Network was. Nanda has mentioned in a previous email that the company that handles their epayments suggested the website have this so that the form works. Right now the form keep running into an processing error. See attached.

http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/test-pay-bill/

This code was copied from current website and embedding on this page. It does not work properly when the info is filled out.

#1 – Homepage: Why Choose Spine Colorado section: the hyperlink colors in this section need to be flipped. You can see or read the text that is linked.

#2 – Homepage: FAQ section: the last toggle needs to expand.

#1 – Spine Problems page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-problems/): Upload the following content:
“Degenerative Disc Disease occurs when spinal discs lose their hydration and therefore their flexibility and elasticity. Degeneration usually progresses over a long period of time and can be seen in almost everyone as they age. This process becomes symptomatic or painful when the disc loses it height causing narrowing on the spinal nerves resulting in back and/or leg pain.

Herniated Disc will occur when the center of the disc bulges through the outer layer of the disc and puts pressure on the spinal nerves causing radiating pain down the leg.

Radiculopathy is commonly called a “pinched nerve” or “sciatica” and occurs when a nerve in the neck or low back is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. The pinching may cause pain that radiates into the shoulder, arm, hand or leg. This may also cause muscle weakness and numbness.

Neck or Back Strain is a fairly broad category of soft tissue injuries of the muscles, tendons and/or ligaments that support the spine. About 80% of back and neck pain is muscle-related.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain is pain in the sacroiliac joint (often called the SI joint) which connects the tail bone to the pelvis. The SI joint is located just below the lower back and is located on both the left and right side of the body. When a SI joint becomes inflamed this can lead to low back pain and leg pain. SI joint pain can also be increased after a lumbar fusion.

Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that occurs most often in the early years of life before puberty. Scoliosis can also be caused by muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy, but the cause of most scoliosis is unknown.

Spondylolisthesis is a forward or backward slip of a vertebra over another. This can cause compression of the spinal nerves and lead to abnormal motion in the spine resulting in back and/or leg pain.

Spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the discs in your spine. As the discs dehydrate signs of arthritis develop, including bone spurs along the edges of the vertebrae. Symptoms related to spondylosis include arm numbness and pain, gait disturbance, bowel or bladder dysfunction, weakness in the arms and legs and loss of dexterity depending on whether the nerves and/or spinal cord are being compressed.

Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal which typically results from gradual wear and tear of the spine over time. Bulging of the disc along with bone spurs can cause narrowing of the spinal canal which then puts pressure on the spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis can occur in any part of the spine but most commonly in the lumbar spine. Stenosis or narrowing can cause back and leg pain and make it difficult to walk and stand for long periods of time. Stenosis can also cause weakness in your legs.”

#2 – Create a page for “Treatments”

#3 – On ‘treatments’ page Add the following buttons:
+”Non-Invasive Treatments”
+”Spine Injections”
+Surgical Treatments”

#4 – On ‘treatments’ page: Link ‘Non-Invasive Treatments’ button to (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/non-surgical-options/)

#5 – On ‘treatments’ page: Link ‘Spine Injections’ to (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-injections/)

#6 – On ‘treatments’ page: Link ‘surgical treatments’ to (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/surgical-options/)

#7 – On ‘non-surgical options’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/non-surgical-options/):
Upload the following text:
“There are a number of treatments that can be helpful in treating back or neck pain, and many of these can be done at home. Some common treatments that are often tried before more invasive procedures include:

Physical Therapy offers a number of different techniques that can effectively treat or relive pain. These include core strengthening exercises, stretching, dry needling, ultrasound, and many others. We will provide a prescription and work closely with specialized spine physical therapists to customize your individual treatment plan.

Medical Massage can be a very effective treatment to help patients with muscular issues often experienced by spine patients. While this can provide effective relief, we often use this in conjunction with other non-invasive treatments to help our patients. While most traditional insurance plans will not cover massage, we can provide a prescription if appropriate which may allow for reimbursement or use of HSA funds.

Staying Active by walking is one of the best activities you can do to help maintain the flexibility and strength of your spine. We encourage our patients to strive for at least a mile walked per day.

Ice and Heat can provide effective pain and inflammation management. Please consult us for appropriate treatment regimens.

Ergonomics have been show in multiple studies to have an effect on your health. Sitting for long periods can be particularly harmful. Acknowledging this and moving more frequently or using a standing desk can provide relief.

We are happy to discuss these options at your visit with our office. We have found that 90% of our patients find relief through non-surgical treatments and we look forward to helping you find the right treatment plan.”

#8 – On ‘Spine Injections’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/spine-injections/): Upload the following content:
“If non-surgical options are found to be ineffective or not indicated for your specific condition, your provider might recommend a spine injection. Spine injections are sometimes used to diagnose the specific area that the pain is occurring, and other times are used to provide relief of pain.

There are three primary types of spine injections:

Epidural Injections are intended to relieve pain in the spine. These injections can be done in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, or sacroiliac joint. The physician injects a steroid (an anti-inflammatory medicine used to reduce inflammation) into a very precise area of the spine, using contrast dye and Xray (fluoroscopy).

Medial Branch Block Injections numb the nerves to test if the pain goes away. Medial branch nerves are small nerves that connect your facet joints. When the facet joint becomes inflamed (swollen or irritated) the nerves will send pain messages to your brain. This helps the physician confirm where the pain is coming from. This injection is only diagnostic and only lasts for a few hours. If this is helpful, your doctor will recommend a radiofrequency ablation.

Radiofrequency Ablation is often referred to as “RFA”, and is a minimally invasive procedure used to help reduce pain in the neck and back. An electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat a small area of nerve tissue. When the procedure is effective for pain relief the relief can last for 8-12 months. An RFA can be repeated as needed to address pain related to degeneration of the joints from arthritis. ”

#9 – On ‘Surgical Options’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/surgical-options/): Upload the following content:
“At Spine Colorado we favor the least aggressive approach that will bring you relief of your pain, which is why we do not recommend surgery for almost 90% of the patients we treat. In situations when conservative treatments are not effective, your physician may recommend spine surgery.
Lumbar Spine Surgeries (surgeries of the lower back)

Lumbar Spinal Fusion surgery is performed to join or fuse two vertebrae together. The surgery is intended to stop motion in that part of the spine and therefore decrease pain from degenerated joints. Implants and graft material are inserted to enable healing of the fusion to take place. There are several approaches to spinal fusion surgery including lateral (side of the body), anterior (front), and posterior (back).

Discectomy is a very common procedure performed to relieve the pressure on the nerves and help decrease leg pain. This minimally-invasive procedure is performed through a small incision with the goal being to remove the portion of the disc that is putting pressure on the nerves. The greatest chance of a recurrent disc herniation is within the first 3 weeks of surgery, so it is very important that you follow the post-operative restrictions provided.

Laminectomy is a type of surgery performed when the spinal canal becomes too narrow and compresses the spinal nerves, causing pain and sometimes other symptoms. This procedure is performed through the back of your spine to remove the lamina (bone) and/or thickened tissue (ligament) which is causing the narrowing the spinal canal, and therefore will relieve the pressure on the nerves, decreasing leg pain. This operation is commonly performed as part of a decompression and fusion operation, but a decompression may also be performed without a fusion depending on your diagnosis.

Cervical Spine Surgeries (surgeries of the neck)

Posterior Cervical Spine Fusion surgery is performed to join or fuse two vertebrae together. This is done through a midline approach through the back of your neck. A decompression is often performed at the same time to relieve pressure on your spinal cord and nerves by removing the bone and ligament that is causing compression. Implants and graft material are then inserted to enable healing of the fusion to take place.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is performed to address nerve pain caused by disc herniation, spinal stenosis and/or spondylosis. Going through the front of the neck, under general anesthesia, a discectomy will be performed which removes the disc, giving access to the spinal canal. The benefit of the anterior approach is that the disc can be accessed and removed without manipulation of the spinal cord. Bone graft or another material discussed by your surgeon will be used to replace the disc that was removed. Once in place, a titanium plate will be used to hold the graft in place and stabilize the construct.

Total Cervical Disc Arthroplasty is an alternative to fusion of the vertebrae and, unlike fusions, does preserve motion of the spine. This surgical procedure can be performed in conjunction with an anterior cervical discectomy and decompression. While under general anesthesia, a small incision is made on the front of the neck and an artificial disc is implanted which will maintain motion similar to the native disc. This surgery is designed to address a single level disc herniation or disc degeneration. Neuromonitoring will be used to monitor the function of your spinal cord and nerves.

Scoliosis Treatment in most cases, the mainstay is observation. In children, depending on growth and severity of curve a brace might be recommended to keep curve from worsening. In severe cases of scoliosis surgery may be recommended.”

Rod, can you advise the developers on what they need to do, either write a shortcode or make allowances for the JS to show on this page: http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/

There are three tables that have been provided by the client that do not show on the live website. They are in divi builder.

From Nanda:
“Hi Jessica,

So, I don’t understand what kind of third party company we would hire to build this form. How is this not something you would offer?

How is it different than this page on Biltmore Dermatology’s website – https://biltmoredermatology.ema.md/ema/Login.action

Or on Children’s Dentistry of Murfreesboro PLLC – https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbfr2e8V9J4FpOtg4OOCY_b2XHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dx8rmYyUwSOzrTbvXAFuosDs=&ver=3

I understand it takes you to a different page, but aren’t we asking for the same thing just with a form first?”

My response:
“Hi Nanda,

These pages are set up by third parties companies:
https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbfr2e8V9J4FpOtg4OOCY_b2XHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dx8rmYyUwSOzrTbvXAFuosDs=&ver=3
https://biltmoredermatology.ema.md/ema/Login.action
We have linked to these pages from our client’s website via buttons and links. Notice how the URL or web address for these are different than the main website URL. This is because they have been set up by a third-party provider. We are more than happy to assist you in setting up a link or button on Spine Colorado’s website, we just need the URL or full code provided. As discussed in an early phone call, the bill pay or patient portal will need to be set up and hosted by a third party as we do not offer this service.

To answer your question regarding forms, yes we can create a form for Spine Colorado but it will not have bill payment capabilities. For example, on Biltmore Dermatology http://biltmorederm.com/contact/, we created a contact form. When someone fills out this form, the doctor receives an email notification with the information filled out by the patient. We do have the option, much like the website, to add a link to a payment or bill portal in the form, as long as the URL or full code is provided.

A suggestion for a third party that handles online payments would be Paypal. Beyond bill pay, we would suggest you go through the company that has set up your practice management software. A number of our clients have set up their patient portals through this method. Your practice management company would be able to give you more information regarding this.

Thank You,”

#1 – Patient forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Remove the following forms & text:
“Back or neck injury or symptom”
“Shoulder injury or symptom”
“Other injury or symptom (hand, wrist, arm, elbow, hip, leg)”

#2 – Patient forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Add “Spine History Form” (PDF can be found in dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qevcjq384lg181h/AAA5IVUpqLRFNiFj__coAAp-a?dl=0)

#3 – Patient forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Replace the form for “Health History Form” with the new form in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qevcjq384lg181h/AAA5IVUpqLRFNiFj__coAAp-a?dl=0)

#4 – Patient forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Replace the form for “Medical Records Release Form” with the new form in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qevcjq384lg181h/AAA5IVUpqLRFNiFj__coAAp-a?dl=0)

#5 – Patient forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Replace the form for “Registration Form” with the new form in dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qevcjq384lg181h/AAA5IVUpqLRFNiFj__coAAp-a?dl=0)

#6 – Research & Quality page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/research-quality/): Reduce the font size from 18px to 14px for “Financial Interests of Physicians” section.

Hi Jessica,

Here is the information from our online payment gateway/processor.

https://www.eprocessingnetwork.com/developers.html

Nanda has requested a hover effect for the skeleton on the homepage. I will need to discuss the details and direction with her over the phone:

-example 1: http://barnesfootandankle.com/problems-solutions/
-example 2: http://healthbridgechiro.com/
-pricing quote: around $500
-once its approved, we cannot make changes

updated cp removing Adele’s info. Replaced with Christopher Scotts info everywhere.

Adele has retired and the new CEO for Spin Colorado is Christopher Scott. Please update the account information. Nanda is still my main point of contact for much of the website and edits.

Christopher Scott, CEO
cscott@spinecolorado.com
office: 970.375.3640
cell: 970.946.0661

#1 – About Spine Colorado page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/about-spine-colorado/): Update the first sentence to : “Spine Colorado utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, clinical protocols, the highest training available for specialists, and the most advanced, clinically-proven treatments available to ensure that patients have the best outcome possible.”

#2 – Billing & Insurance page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/billing-insurance/): Replace text with
“Billing & Insurance

We can be reached at 970-375-3660 for any billing questions
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Online Bill Payments
Click here to be directed to our Online Bill Pay Service

By using this online payment method, payments are accepted on patient accounts including co-payments, deductibles, surgical deposits, and remaining amounts on an account.

Insurance Claims
To efficiently and accurately process claims, we must have complete and correct information regarding your coverage in our records. Please contact the billing department if you need assistance or have questions concerning your insurance coverage.

We request that that all co-pays be paid at time of service.

Cost Estimates & Financing Options
With increase in high deductible plans, we will help you plan for more extensive services. Our Financial Coordinator or Surgery Scheduler will contact you to provide a cost estimate for scheduled injections and surgeries. If you need a payment plan, we offer CareCredit – financing designed for healthcare with various options such as deferred interest plans and reduced APR plans for up to 5 years.

Insurance Carriers
Spine Colorado has contracts with many insurance companies. Though we update our listing regularly, it’s always best to confirm your insurance at the time you make an appointment. Please click here to view most current list of accepted insurances. This list is not fully inclusive. We work with many insurance carriers regionally and nationally; in and out of network.

Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Colorado
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of New Mexico
Child Health Plan (CHP)
Cigna
Cofinity
Colorado Access
Colorado Health Neighborhoods
GEHA
Great West Healthcare
HMN
Humana
Medicaid Colorado
Medicaid New Mexico
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
San Juan IPA
Tricare
United Healthcare”

#3 – Our Physicians page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/our-physicians/): Orthopedic Spine Surgeons: Arrange them in alphabetical order by last name (Abtahi, Orndorff, Youssef)

#4 – Our Physicians page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/our-physicians/): Physician Assistants: Arrange them in alphabetical order by last name (Baumchen, Byrd, Hamlin, Nelson)

#5 – Locations page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/locations/): Add ‘Satellite’ after ‘Montrose’ and before ‘Clinic’

#6 – Get in Touch page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/get-in-touch/): Replace text:
“Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

If you have an emergency during office hours, contact the office at 970.382.9500 for instructions on how to proceed.

If you are trying to reach us outside of office hours, Spine Colorado offers a 24/7 Nurse Hotline for general questions; simply call our main line, 970.382.9500, and you will be re-directed.

If your emergency is life threatening or is outside of office hours, immediately call 911 or go directly to the emergency room at Mercy Regional Medical Center, or the nearest hospital, and ask the staff to contact the provider on-call for Spine Colorado.”

#1 – Patient portal page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-portal/): Remove the image and move ‘sign in’ button to where the image used to be located.

#2 – Location page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/locations/): Update ‘Montrose Clinic’ title to “Montrose Satellite Clinic”

#3 – Testimonials page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/testimonials/): Remove the following text “Watch as Greg and Dr. Youssef talk about Greg’s successful recovery from back and leg symptoms with spine surgery.”

#1 – Change ‘Mission and Vision Statement’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/mission-statement-and-vision-statement/) to “About Spine Colorado”

#2 – ‘Clinical Outcomes’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/clinical-outcomes/) to “Research & Quality”

#3 – “Research & Quality” page: Keep the widget at the bottom but replace the rest of the text:
“The Patient Experience at Spine Colorado

At Spine Colorado, we strive to create the best possible experience for our patients. This experience starts before the first visit to our office. Our team follows a standard process to schedule our patients. This means, as a patient, you can expect an efficient phone call and scheduling experience, focused on conservative care first and foremost. Once in the office, our providers continue to follow a proven protocol-driven approach based on current best practices in spine healthcare. Our providers’ commitment to specialty societies, in-house research and clinical trials, not only keeps our practice current on the latest methodologies, techniques and innovations, but also allows us to contribute to these advancements. Lastly, our providers work cooperatively with primary care providers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals at the hospital and in the community, to ensure the best possible care is given to our patients.

We Care About Our Patients’ Satisfaction

To verify that our patients’ are receiving outstanding care, we monitor patient satisfaction using a national survey tool with proven methods and results to assess the services we provide.

This survey tool focuses on the following areas:
+Provider
+Staff
+Reception
+Scheduling
+Wait times
+Facility
+Overall

#4 – “Research & Quality” page: Add this text below the widget/code:
“National Spine Registry

Our providers choose to participate in a national registry to help assess our patient’s health. The registry focuses on Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs): screening tools that focus on our patient’s overall quality of life and specifically relate to their spine health. The registry allows us to benchmark against our peers across the country. Through registry participation, we are able to combine nationwide patient feedback with clinical information in an effort to improve future care models.

As a patient, you may be asked to complete these screening tools from time-to-time. Your answers are important in helping us to continually improve. We thank you for your time and feedback!

Research at Spine Colorado

In 2008 Spine Colorado developed a successful research department which has authored and contributed to numerous publications, successfully managed over twenty clinical trials, and implemented various in-house studies. We are currently active in three sponsor-funded studies (visit clinicaltrial.gov for a comprehensive list of studies that Spine Colorado participates in). We also perform retrospective studies as a method of evaluation for improvement. With these studies we evaluate different instrumentation, medical devices and protocols to assess which one provides the best patient outcome. To learn more about some of the retrospective studies done at Spine Colorado click here.

Through efforts in research, Spine Colorado has become a leader in spine healthcare, offering patients the opportunity to actively participate in their own health treatment and to also help others through their contribution to medical research.

Financial Interests of Physicians

Surgeons of Spine Colorado, PC provide consulting and research for the development of spine implants and improvement of surgical instruments and techniques, and provide instructional lectures on spine implants, techniques, guidelines for care, and patient outcomes. All of the physicians at Spine Colorado are actively engaged in the study of activities and treatments that may result in better pain relief and a return to a satisfying daily life.

For efforts in product development, research, and consulting activities the physicians at Spine Colorado sometimes receive payments from spine companies, including consulting fees, distributions, royalties, research grant funding, and educational grant funding. The surgeons have financial arrangements with some companies that manufacture spinal implants, and these implants may be used in your surgery. The selection of which implant to use or prescribe is based only on what is best for the patient, not on which company makes the product. And, when an implant is used in surgery on a patient of Spine Colorado, PC the involved surgeon(s) and his partners receive no payment or royalties from the implant company for use of that implant.

A full record of Spine Colorado physicians’ financial arrangements with private companies is available at this website: http://www7.aaos.org/education/disclosure/search ”

#5 – “About Spine Colorado” page:
“Our Mission

Spine Colorado is committed to providing patients with timely access to the most comprehensive, knowledgeable, professional, respectful, ethical, and compassionate spine care available. Spine Colorado strives to use evidence-based principles, to deliver the highest value and best outcomes possible to each individual patient.

Our History: Over 50 years of caring and innovation

In the early 1960’s Durango Orthopedic Associates was founded, and through the years expanded to include fellowship-trained and board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons with special expertise and training. Spine Surgeons and non-surgical spine physicians joined Durango Orthopedics, and in 2000 Spine Colorado was formed as part of Durango Orthopedics. In 2015 the physicians who were not specialized in spine care left for another practice opportunity, and Durango Orthopedics changed to become a group focused exclusively on the treatment of spine condition. The name was changed from Durango Orthopedic Associates to Spine Colorado—reflecting the specialty focus and expertise that is provided by board-certified and fellowship trained physicians.

Spine Center of Excellence

Spine Colorado utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, clinical protocols, the highest training available for specialists, and the most clinically-proven advanced treatments available to ensure that patients have the best outcome possible. Spine Colorado tracks the results of treatments provided in the office and at the hospital and compares the results with other hospitals and physicians. The satisfaction of our patients with their experience in the clinic and the hospital is constantly assessed through patient surveys, and their suggestions are taken seriously. This commitment to quality and satisfaction, the coordination of care with the healthcare team, and the highly advanced training and approaches is what defines Spine Colorado as a Center of Excellence.

Billing and Insurance

Click here to be directed to our Online Bill Pay Service.

By using this online payment method, payments are accepted on patient accounts including co-payments, deductibles, surgical deposits, and remaining amounts on an account.

To efficiently and accurately process claims, we must have complete and correct information regarding your coverage in our records. Please contact the billing department if you need assistance or have questions concerning your insurance coverage.

We can be reached at 970-375-3660 for any billing questions.
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

We request that all co-pays be paid at the time of service.

With an increase in high deductible plans, we will help you plan for more extensive services. Our Financial Coordinator or Surgery Scheduler will contact you to provide a cost estimate for scheduled injections and surgeries. If you need a payment plan, we offer CareCredit – financing designed for healthcare with various options such as deferred interest plans and reduced APR plans for up to 5 years.

Spine Colorado has contracts with many insurance companies. Though we update our listing regularly, it’s always best to confirm your insurance at the time you make an appointment. Please click here to view the most current list of accepted insurances. This list is not fully inclusive. We work with many insurance carriers regionally and nationally; in and out of network.

Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Colorado
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of New Mexico
Child Health Plan (CHP)
Cigna
Cofinity
Colorado Access
Colorado Health Neighborhoods
GEHA
Great West Healthcare
HMN
Humana
Medicaid Colorado
Medicaid New Mexico
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
San Juan IPA
Tricare
United Healthcare

Research and Quality

Patient Testimonials”

#1 – Homepage: FAQ section: Update the answer for the second question:

“We recommend you complete all paperwork online via our patient portal and bring a copy of your
insurance card, your photo id and a copy of any recent Spine imaging (i.e. x-ray, MRI or CT) on disc.”

#2 – Homepage: FAQ section: Second answer: Set a link for ‘Patient Portal’ to (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-portal/)

#3 – Navigation Menu: ‘About Us’ sub-menu: The tabs below ‘about us’ should be:
+About Spine Colorado
+Billing and Insurance
+Research & Quality
+Testimonials

#4 – ‘billing & insurance’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/billing-insurance/): Update the text:

“Click here to be directed to our Online Bill Pay Service.

By using this online payment method, payments are accepted on patient accounts including co-
payments, deductibles, surgical deposits, and remaining amounts on an account.

To efficiently and accurately process claims, we must have complete and correct information regarding your coverage in our records. Please contact the billing department if you need assistance or have questions concerning your insurance coverage.

We can be reached at 970-375- 3660 for any billing questions.
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

We request that all co-pays be paid at the time of service.

With the increase in high deductible plans, we will help you plan for more extensive services. Our Financial Coordinator or Surgery Scheduler will contact you to provide a cost estimate for scheduled injections and surgeries. If you need a payment plan, we offer CareCredit – financing designed for healthcare with various options such as deferred interest plans and reduced APR plans for up to 5 years.

Spine Colorado has contracts with many insurance companies. Though we update our listing regularly, it’s always best to confirm your insurance at the time you make an appointment. Please click here to view the most current list of accepted insurances. This list is not fully inclusive. We work with many insurance carriers regionally and nationally; in and out of network.

Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Colorado
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of New Mexico
Child Health Plan (CHP)
Cigna
Cofinity
Colorado Access
Colorado Health Neighborhoods
GEHA
Great West Healthcare
HMN
Humana
Medicaid Colorado
Medicaid New Mexico
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
San Juan IPA
Tricare
United Healthcare

Christopher Scott, CEO
cscott@spinecolorado.com
office: 970.375.3640
cell: 970.946.0661

Laura Rome called and wanted to receive the invoices, invited her to the Zoho payments portal accountpayables@spinecolorado.com.

#1 – Homepage: FAQ section: Update the first question: “Where are your clinics located?”

#2 – Homepage: FAQ section: Update the answer for the second question: “We recommend bringing your paperwork already completed, a copy of your MRI disk (CD), your insurance card and a photo id. You can complete your paperwork ahead of your visit by viewing our Patient Forms page.”

‘Patient Forms page’ should still be linked.

#3 – Homepage: ‘Why Choose Spine Colorado’ section: Update text: “Four clinic locations, including satellite clinics on the Western Slope and in New Mexico – Providing you with timely scheduling of appointments, cutting down on drive-time, and creating stronger relationships with local healthcare providers and community resources.

Three board-certified, fellowship-trained, Orthopedic Spine Surgeons – Guaranteeing the highest level of specialization and training focused on positive surgical outcomes for you.

Two board-certified Physiatrists with over 33 years of combined experience – Offering non-surgical treatment options focused on improving your quality of life and minimizing your pain.

A history of commitment to research and clinical trials – Not only keeping our providers current on the latest methodology, techniques, and innovations, but allowing us to contribute to these advancements.”

to Adele and Nanda.

Hi Jessica,

With the new logo, we are realizing we will need a new business card design. Is this something you and your team can help with?

Nanda Vargas
Executive Assistant • Spine Colorado, P.C.
970-375-3644 office • 720-626-6821 cell

#1 – Patient Portal page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-portal/): Remove “Self-Referrals” section, not the button for ‘sign-in’

#2 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Remove “Knee Injury or Symptom”

#3 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): “All Patients” & “New Patients” should be H3.

#4 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Change “If you need a copy” to “To request a copy”

Homepage (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/): Slider: Keep the text static.

#1 – Emergencies page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/emergencies/) : Update the text:
“If your emergency is life threatening or is outside of office hours, immediately call 911 or go directly to the emergency room at Mercy Regional Medical Center, or the nearest hospital, and ask the staff to contact the physician on-call for Spine Colorado.

If you have an emergency during office hours, contact the office at 970.382.9500 for instructions on how to proceed. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.”

#2 – Patient Portal page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-portal/): Update the text: “Spine Colorado offers a secure online website that gives our patients convenient 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with an internet connection. Using a secure username and password, patients can complete new patient paperwork, submit a visit request, send a note to a provider, or request a prescription refill.”

#3 – Patient Portal page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-portal/): Add a button at the bottom of the page “Sign In”

#4 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Update the text:
“To ensure your appointment is efficient, please complete the following forms and bring them to your visit. If you are not sure which forms to complete, our staff will be happy to provide guidance.
Save a tree and complete your forms on your Patient Portal.

All Patients
Registration form
Back or neck injury or symptom
Shoulder injury or symptom
Knee injury or symptom
Other injury or symptom (hand, wrist, arm, elbow, hip, leg)

New Patients
Health History form

If you need a copy of your medical records, please complete the following form.
Medical Records Release form – Authorization to Use or Disclose Protected Health Information

Forms can be mailed to us if time allows (5 business days), or you may bring them with you at the time of your appointment.
Mailing Address:
Spine Colorado
1 Mercado St, Suite 200
Durango, CO 81301”

#5 – Add the following PDFs to the media library:
+http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/registration-form.pdf
+http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/spine-history-form.pdf
+http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/other-injury-form.pdf
+http://spinecolorado.com/assets/images/pdf/health-history-form.pdf
+http://spinecolorado.com/assets/durango-ortho-medical-records-release.pdf

#6 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Link “Patient Portal” text to (https://durangoortho.omedixpatientportal.com/login/)

#7 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Link “Registration Form” to the ‘registration form’ PDF.

#8 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Link “Back or neck injury or symptom” to ‘spine history’ PDF.

#9 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Link “Shoulder injury or sympton” to ‘other injury form’ PDF.

#10 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Link “Health History Form” to ‘health history form’ PDF.

#11 – Patient Forms page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/patient-forms/): Link “Medical Records Release form” to ‘durango ortho medical records release’ PDF.

#1 – Dr. Youssef’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/jim-a-youssef-md/): Update his bio:
“Dr. Jim Youssef joined Durango Orthopedics in June 1997, and founded Spine Colorado.

Dr. Youssef is a board certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon, the highest level of training for a spine surgeon in the United States. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, fracture care, complex spinal disorders and alternatives to bony fusion in spine surgery.

Dr. Youssef completed his undergraduate degree in Genetics at the University of California at Berkeley in 1986, and earned his medical degree in 1991 at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in 1992 and his residency in orthopedic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in 1996. His did his fellowship in spine surgery at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in 1997.

In addition to his busy clinical practice, Dr. Youssef oversees an active research department. He has participated in multiple IDE/FDA clinical trials and has published his research in over 25 peer-reviewed publications. Through his research activity, Dr. Youssef is involved in the newest surgical technologies, allowing him to offer his patients the most cutting edge treatments available. Dr. Youssef is a member of the Cervical Spine Research Society, American Orthopaedic Association, North American Spine Society, Lumbar Spine Research Society, Society of Lateral Access Surgery (President), Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Founding Member) and other national spine and orthopaedic societies.

Dr. Youssef is an editor for several peer-reviewed journals, and is the author of several book chapters published in medical textbooks. He is co-founder of the Evidence & Technology Spine Summit, a Continuing Medical Education conference attended by spine surgeons from around the world. He is frequently invited to lecture at conferences on spine health care across the United States, and teaches spine surgery techniques both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Youssef and his wife, Melissa, have 3 children. He is an active outdoor enthusiast who enjoys skiing, biking, running and surfing!”

#2 – Dr. Orndorff’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/douglas-orndorff-md/): Update his bio:
“Dr. Douglas Orndorff joined Spine Colorado in August 2009

Dr. Orndorff is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His special interests include motion preservation surgery, cervical and lumbar degenerative and trauma conditions, spinal deformity and the treatment of spinal tumors. Dr. Orndorff completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Denver. He earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. Dr. Orndorff completed his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Orndorff’s professional objectives are to practice comprehensive orthopaedic and spinal surgery within the Four Corners community and to be actively involved in academic research and education. He serves as the Department of Surgery Chairman at Mercy Regional Hospital, since 2014.
Dr. Orndorff is a member of the North American Spine Society, Cervical Spine Society, Lumbar Research Society, Minimally Invasive Spine Society, the AO/ASIF International Spine Society and a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Orndorff is a passionate golfer and an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, golf, mountain biking, cycling, and fly-fishing. He and his wife of 16 years have three children; Ava, Jackson, and Alex.”

#3 – Dr. Abtahi’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/amir-abtahi-md/): Update his bio:
“Dr. Amir Abtahi joined spine Colorado in August 2016 and is a board eligible spine surgeon.

Dr. Abtahi has a special interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation surgery, and spinal deformity surgery. He treats all spinal conditions including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar degenerative diseases, scoliosis, spine trauma, as well as tumors and infections of the spine. Dr. Abtahi completed his undergraduate education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and earned his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center and his fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Abtahi is active in clinical research. He has published his research in numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his research at several national and international spine meetings. He has broad clinical research interests in all areas of spine surgery with a particular interest in patient satisfaction and patient reported outcome assessment.

Dr. Abtahi is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Abtahi is an active outdoorsman and enjoys skiing, canyoneering, mountaineering, fly-fishing, and golf. He and his wife have two children.”

#4 – Dr. Bohachevsky’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/cyril-a-bohachevsky-md/): Update his bio:
“Dr. Cyril Bohachevsky joined Spine Colorado in April 2000.

Dr. Bohachevsky is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Spine Colorado. He focuses 100% on a non-surgical treatment of back and neck pain. Dr. Bohachevsky received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his doctor of medicine from University of Texas Medical School. His internship was completed at University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Bohachevsky completed his residency in rehabilitation medicine at University of Colorado Health Science Center. Dr. Bohachevsky is skilled in cervical, thoracic and lumbar epidural and facet injections as well as radiofrequency neurotomy and regenerative medicine treatment of the spine.

Dr. Bohachevsky is board certified and a member of American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, a member of Spinal Intervention Society (SIS), the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and Alpha Omega Alpha. He served as a supporting physician at the VA Summer Wheelchair Games in 1999.

Dr. Bohachevsky and his wife have three children. They enjoy hiking, skiing and mountain biking. They also speak Spanish at home and like to travel to Mexico and Austria.”

#5 – Dr. Santos’ page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/james-santos-md/): Update his bio:
“Dr. Jim Santos joined Spine Colorado in June 2015.

Dr. Santos is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician. He focuses his practice in the restoration of function and nonsurgical management of back and neck pain. Dr. Santos engages his patients to participate in treatment decisions and long-term recovery and pain prevention through a combination of diet, exercise and education. While Dr. Santos is proficient in the use of interventional spinal injections and procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic benefit, he uses such techniques only to facilitate the transition of the patient regaining control over his or her condition. He is also able to perform electrodiagnostic studies for the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders.

Dr. Santos received his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Texas in 1985, and went on to received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 1990, before continuing his education and earning his medical degree (M.D.) in 1994 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During his proud service to our country in the United States Navy, Dr. Santos counts among his many achievements an internship in internal medicine at the Naval Medical Center in Oakland, California, becoming an Undersea Medical Officer and a certified U.S. Navy diver. As a lieutenant commander, Dr. Santos served as the Department Head of the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Portsmouth, New Hampshire from 1996 to 1998. He went on to complete his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation in 2001 from the University of Utah. Before joining SpineColorado Dr. Santos practiced at New Mexico Orthopedics in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dr. Santos’ personal interests include rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, cycling and snowboarding.”

#6 – Lance Hamlin’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/lance-f-hamlin-pa-c/): Update his bio:
“Mr. Lance Hamlin joined Spine Colorado as a Physician Assistant in August 2005. His professional interests include complex spine surgery, minimally invasive approaches to the spine and deformity correction.

Mr. Hamlin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then attended PA school at Saint Louis University. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

The first five years of Mr. Hamlin’s career were spent in Billings, MT assisting in neurosurgical procedures. He arrived in Durango in 2005 and has assisted in both spinal and trauma surgeries since that time. Mr. Hamlin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Association of Physician Assistants.

Lance and his wife have two children. He enjoys the abundant camping, hiking, running, mountain biking, and winter sports with his family here in the Durango area.”

#7 – George Baumchen’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/george-baumchen-pa-c/): Update his bio:
“Mr. George Baumchen joined Spine Colorado as a Physician Assistant in July 2009. His professional interests is orthopedic trauma.

Mr. Baumchen received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, with a Certificate in Physician Assistant Education from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences from the University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant and is trained in assisting with all variations of spinal surgeries.

Mr. Baumchen is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society.

George and his wife have 2 children. He enjoys spending time with his family, rafting, camping, skiing, fishing and sailing.”

#8 – Jaime Nelson’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/jamie-nelson-pa-c/): Update her bio:
“Ms. Jamie Nelson joined Spine Colorado as a Physician Assistant in February 2016. Her professional interests include minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spine surgery for sagittal balance.

Ms. Nelson attended Colorado State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Biomedical Science and a concentration in Sports Medicine. She received her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed in Colorado and New Mexico.

MS. Nelson is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, and the North American Spine Society.

Jamie was born and raised in Durango. She has a passion for skiing and competed in freestyle skiing for nine years. She also enjoys traveling, mountain biking, hiking, and camping with her yellow lab, Arlo.”

#9 – Kim Byrd’s page (http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net/kim-byrd-pa-c/): Update her bio:
“Ms. Kim Byrd joined Spine Colorado as a Physician Assistant in December 2016.

Ms. Byrd attended Eastern New Mexico University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and emphasis in Biomedical Science. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of New Mexico. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed in both Colorado and New Mexico.

Ms. Byrd began her career with the University of New Mexico Cancer Center where she aided in the outpatient management of surgical patients with gastrointestinal, breast, and skin/soft tissue cancers. She then transitioned to the Plastic, Burn and Reconstructive Surgery department where she served as a surgical First Assist on cases involving breast reconstruction, limb salvage via local and free tissue transfer utilizing microsurgical techniques, debridement and skin grafting of burns, maxillofacial traumas, and a wide variety of cosmetic procedures.

Kim comes from an active/adventurous family and will rarely be found idle. She enjoys a multitude of activities such as bodybuilding, snowboarding, yoga, hunting/fishing, riding her motorcycle, and travel.”

Called the office and left a voicemail.

Replace the logo in the header with the new logo (See attached). Make sure the left side of the logo lines up with the left side of the navigation menu.

From Nanda: “Hi Jessica,

Yes! This is the approved finalized logo.

Thanks!
Nanda”

Sent email to Nanda.

Hello Adele Rittmueller and Nanda,

Based off of our discussion I have compiled a few concepts for your initial logo design. Please pay attention to the different styles, fonts and symbols that are on the submission. Let me know what your thoughts are on each or if you’d like bits and pieces of each concept.

Please click below to schedule a call so we can discuss this design:
https://calendly.com/optimized360/calls/

Looking forward to your feedback!
Thank you.

From Nanda:

“Hi Jessica,

The group met today and the overall consensus was that no one liked the spine image in the S, they felt like it looked like a seahorse. Below are the edits we’d like to see:

· Top left: try it with a bigger S, and with the colors reversed (mountains purple, text green)
· Top right: eliminate it
· Middle left: eliminate it
· Middle right: change “seahorse” to “S”
· Bottom left: change “seahorse” to “S”
· Bottom right: change “seahorse” to “S”; try it with a little bigger S (or bold S)

Also a concern is that Spine is such a small word compared to Colorado, that a lot of people felt like all they were reading was “PINE” or “S PINE”. Do you have any suggestions on how the spacing could be done different or maybe font would change that? What would you recommend.”

Need clarification on notes.

Spoke with Nanda regarding the logo design and website review. She said the doctors and Adele would be having a meeting for the design and provide feedback later this afternoon. They would be setting up another meeting to discuss the website review next week.

Hello Adele Rittmueller and Nanda,

Your website is ready for your review and to further customize.

This is the initial time that you will see the website, therefore you will have many questions and comments! We encourage you to schedule a call to go over the details of the functional site. We have combined the design you have approved with the pages and information available to us. Please take a look at the website and let us know of any page changes, additions and/or questions you might have.

There are some areas that use filler/temporary text. We can swap that out at any time.

Temporary URL: http://adelerittmueller.360sites.net

If you would like to make changes to the website in the future, you may always log in or send us an email at support@optimized360.com. We welcome any questions regarding the website editor.

Schedule a Call: https://calendly.com/optimized360/calls

Thank you!

jessica.c@optimized360.com

Hello Adele Rittmueller and Nanda,

Based off of our discussion I have compiled a few concepts for your initial logo design. Please pay attention to the different styles, fonts and symbols that are on the submission. Let me know what your thoughts are on each or if you’d like bits and pieces of each concept.

Please click below to schedule a call so we can discuss this design:
https://calendly.com/optimized360/calls/

Looking forward to your feedback!
Thank you.

Does not like the logo 2 and 5.

Likes 1 and 3.

3rd logo
-use different types of logos
-different font
-thicker font for Colorado
-simplicity of design
-Make S bigger like version 1

1st logo
-shrink the S and make the colorado bigger
-more modern mountains