What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Schedule Your Appointment
Call our office or use the online request form to schedule. Our staff will confirm your appointment, verify your insurance, and answer any questions about your visit before you arrive.
Complete Your New Patient Paperwork
New patient forms are available at the front desk when you arrive. Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to complete them, or ask our staff about completing them in advance when you call to schedule.
Arrive a Few Minutes Early
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your appointment time to check in and complete any remaining paperwork at the front desk.
Meet Your Provider
Your podiatrist will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms and concerns, and perform a thorough examination of your foot and/or ankle. Diagnostic imaging may be done in-office if needed.
Receive Your Treatment Plan
After your evaluation, your provider will explain their findings in plain language and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan — whether that's conservative therapy, orthotics, medication, or a referral for further care.
Follow Up & Ongoing Care
Many conditions improve with follow-up visits. Our team will schedule any necessary follow-up appointments and ensure you have clear instructions for at-home care.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Bringing the right items helps your provider deliver the best care from the very first visit. Please bring:
- Government-issued photo ID — (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Insurance card(s) — including Medicare, Medicaid, or supplemental coverage
- List of current medications — including dosages, vitamins, and supplements
- Prior X-rays or imaging — CDs or printed reports from previous providers if relevant to your foot/ankle condition
- Referral paperwork — if your insurance or primary care provider sent one (not required, but helpful)
- Comfortable footwear — easy to remove shoes and socks so your provider can examine your feet
- Insurance co-pay or payment method — co-pays and deductibles are collected at time of service
Insurance We Accept
Big Sky Foot & Ankle accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major private insurance plans. Because coverage varies by plan and provider, we recommend calling our office to verify your specific benefits before your appointment.
Don't see your plan? Call us — we work with many additional carriers and can verify your coverage.
Our front desk staff is happy to assist with insurance questions, prior authorizations, and billing inquiries. Contact us with any questions.
For patients without insurance, we offer self-pay options. Please speak with our billing team at the time of scheduling.
We serve patients at our Butte and Bozeman clinics as well as outreach sites in Anaconda, Ennis, and Harlowton. Browse our full list of podiatry services to learn about the conditions we treat.