OrthoNY
Physical Therapy • Schenectady, NY
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
OrthoNY in Schenectady, NY offers physical therapy services including post-operative care, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injury recovery, manual therapy, and neuromuscular retraining. Located at 500 State Street, the clinic specializes in recovery from hip, shoulder, spine, foot, ankle, and hand injuries with integrated care coordinated with OrthoNY surgeons and imaging teams. Most major insurance providers are accepted, with self-pay options available for uninsured patients and those with high-deductible plans.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the patient’s specific plan, deductible, and co-pay requirements. Administrative team available to verify benefits and assist with billing before first visit.
self-pay, flexible payment arrangements
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FAQs
Is my insurance accepted and what will treatment cost?
Yes, most major insurance providers cover physical therapy at OrthoNY in Schenectady. We participate in a range of plans, including private insurance, Medicare, workers’ compensation, and no-fault carriers. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the patient’s specific plan, deductible, and co-pay requirements.
What should I know about insurance verification and billing before my first visit?
Our administrative team is available to verify benefits and walk patients through the billing process before their first visit. For patients requiring pre-authorization or a referral, we can help coordinate the necessary paperwork and communicate with providers.
How can I understand my insurance coverage and costs?
Understanding your insurance is important. We encourage all patients to contact their insurance company to ask about coverage for physical therapy services, including how many visits are included per year and any cost-sharing requirements.
Do you offer self-pay options for high-deductible plans or uninsured patients?
Yes. For patients with a high-deductible plan or who are uninsured, we also offer self-pay options and flexible payment arrangements.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Physical Therapy Associates of Schenectady): 4.7/5 (16)
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Bulawa): 4.9/5 (47)
- Birdeye (Sunnyview Therapy Services - Guilderland): 4.9/5 (335)
- Healthgrades (Kevin McLaughlin): 5.0/5 (1)
Patients praise
- Personalized, attentive, and knowledgeable care
- Friendly and professional staff and therapists
- Effective pain relief and recovery outcomes
- Flexible scheduling and accommodating office environments
Common complaints
- Concerns about short session times (30 minutes) at some large facilities
- Isolated report of poor experience ("Do not waste your time or money") at a specific clinic
"You get welcome with open arms. Not a lot of offices are not as welcoming as this office. John take great care of you."
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Bulawa)"Sunnyview is not an option. My husband went there and they only allow 30 minutes per person."
- Nextdoor user regarding large facility experiences"The personal attention, extremely knowledgeable staff, flexible hours and locations are extremely hard to find nowadays."
- Patient review for Fleming Physical Therapy ConsultantsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Deborah Gabelman, DPT - Physical Therapist in Schenectady, NY - May 14, 2026
- Kathleen M. Hamilton, PT - Physical Therapist in Schenectady, NY - May 14, 2026
- Vanessa L. Melito, PT - Physical Therapist in Schenectady, NY - May 14, 2026
- Kaitlyn Nadareski, DPT - Physical Therapist | OrthoNY - Aug 7, 2025
- Robert Ghizzoni, PT - Physical Therapist | OrthoNY - Sep 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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