Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Enhanced Physical Therapy, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your PHI and outlines your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.
1. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or share your health information for the following purposes without your written authorization:
A. Treatment
We may use your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Example: Sharing test results with your referring physician or consulting another healthcare provider about your condition.
B. Payment
We may use or disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment for services.
Example: Submitting information to your insurance plan for reimbursement.
C. Healthcare Operations
We may use your PHI for operations that improve quality of care and services.
Example: Reviewing treatment outcomes or training staff.
D. Appointment Reminders and Follow-Ups
We may contact you by phone, email, or text to remind you of appointments or follow up on your care.
E. As Required by Law
We may disclose your PHI if required by federal, state, or local laws (e.g., public health reporting or legal proceedings).
2. Other Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
In all other cases, we will not share your PHI without your written consent.
This includes, but is not limited to:
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Marketing communications not directly related to your care
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Sale of health information
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Disclosure to third parties for non-treatment purposes
You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, except where we have already relied on it.
3. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights under HIPAA:
A. Right to Access
You may request a copy of your medical records and billing information in paper or electronic form.
We will provide it within 30 days of your request.
B. Right to Amend
If you believe your record contains incorrect or incomplete information, you may request an amendment.
We may deny the request if the record is accurate and complete, but we’ll include your statement of disagreement in your file.
C. Right to Restrict Use
You may ask us to restrict certain uses or disclosures of your PHI.
While we are not required to agree, we will accommodate reasonable requests whenever possible.
D. Right to Confidential Communication
You may request that we contact you by alternative means (for example, sending mail to a different address).
E. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of instances where your PHI was shared for reasons other than treatment, payment, or operations.
F. Right to a Paper Copy
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
4. Our Responsibilities
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We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
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We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information.
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We will follow the privacy practices described in this Notice unless you are notified of updates.
5. Changes to This Notice
We may change this Notice at any time.
The new version will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
You may request a printed copy at any time.
6. Questions or Complaints
If you have any questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us:
Enhanced Physical Therapy, PLLC
📍 137 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
📞 516-833-5880
You may also file a complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Acknowledgment of Receipt
By signing our intake or consent forms at your first visit, you acknowledge that you have received and reviewed this Notice of Privacy Practices.