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Prime Pain Medicine Institute
4140 Jade Street, Capitola, California 95010
About the Prime Pain Medicine Institute
Prime Pain Medicine Institute is a leading healthcare facility located at 4140 Jade Street in Capitola, California. Our team of dedicated doctors specializes in providing comprehensive pain management services to help patients find relief and improve their quality of life. With state-of-the-art technology and personalized treatment plans, we are committed to delivering exceptional care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, acute injuries, or other musculoskeletal issues, our experienced physicians are here to help you regain control and live pain-free. Visit Prime Pain Medicine Institute today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.
4140 Jade St, Capitola, CA 95010, United States
Opening hours of Prime Pain Medicine Institute
Monday:
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 17:00
Friday:
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews of Prime Pain Medicine Institute
"all the doctor here does is recommend invasive and extremely expensive procedures after looking at you for 30 seconds. when i had my first appointment they didn’t even explain what these procedures were other than saying “injections.” when i went to schedule the appointments there were at least 5 other people waiting to schedule the same ones. after i had the first injection (into my hip under partial sedation) my pain got so, so much worse which is when i started doing some research. these injections and nerve ablations have a very small success rate and are basically an insurance scam. i noticed when i got my first injection the lady in the bed next to me was complaining about how her pain has just gotten worse and that should have been a red flag. they gave me not nearly enough anesthetic during the first procedure which honestly has left me traumatized, it was horrifying. i was in my room alone sobbing for days after. the second one (into my spine) they gave me enough after pleading with them. all it did was leave me in pain without any actual treatment. i went for my follow up appointment and didn’t end up being able to see the doctor because a man in front of me was screaming about his workers comp leading to me checking in too late. i’m so over this. don’t go to this place."
"I have been going to Dr li for quite some time. Lately it's is nearly impossible to get his Capitola office staff to answer the phones. I've had a procedure scheduled for a week. I guess it was to difficult to get them to call the insurance company for the authorization. It took me all but 10 minutes to get the prior authorization number and called them back with no luck to get anyone to answer the phones. It's beyond ridiculous and frustrating. I have had the save experience with calling to pay a bill. Other than that I have no complaints"
"I usually leave much higher than average ratings for doctors, but my experience here was sort of a nightmare within an already larger nightmare. I came in for pretty severe pain from a badly slipped disc. It's bad enough where there are days where I can't really care for myself and I'm perpetually suicidal. Dr. Li came in and talked at me for 10 - 15 minutes. Everything he rehashed I already knew. I seriously could hardly get a word in. That was the whole appointment. He told me it would be a couple of weeks before I could get the epidural steroid injection as they needed authorization from my insurance. I asked if I could get put on stronger pain meds or hasten the process in any way since I have no quality of life and preexisting bipolar disorder—just no reason to keep going. I was told no to both and the conversation ended there with no sympathetic gesture or words. He left the room as quickly as he entered it. I burst into tears as soon as I left the building. An excruciating week and a half later, PRIME called to inform me that the authorization went through. They called during a class, so they left a voicemail. I called them back as soon as I was able to, but the phone just rang through. Nobody picked up after further calls throughout the day. I left a voicemail asking them to get back to me ASAP. Nobody ever called me back, including the next day, Friday. Then it was yet another unbelievably painful weekend with no relief. I still haven't heard from them, and it's been nearly a week. I just don't even care about anything anymore. Living with this type of pain is a living hell. The least providers can do is pretend to be compassionate. I feel more alone than ever."
"If you have pain, DON'T go here. I have CRPS, one of the most painful conditions that exist, and have been frantic in trying to get help from thses guys. First, there was trouble getting the referral thru because they had given the VA the wrong fax number, then I could not get in for 2 weeks. When I FINALLY got in, the doctor refused to prescribe opiate pain meds (the only thing that has worked) I told him that and he said he understood how opiate pain meds might be the only thing that worked but he "just doesn't do that". He promised to schedule a nerve block "as soon as the authorization came through". My primary care provider wouldn't prescribe pain meds because she had referred me to a pain clinic, and she said the original referral already contained authorization for any nerve block injections. I called several times trying to tell them that and asking about the referral, but received no help other then "they're waiting for the referral to come through". Nearly a MONTH later, now that the CRPS has quieted down on its own, they call to schedule my nerve block. UNBELIEVABLE."
"2021 Pain is a subjective nightmare. There are always challenges. The patient needs to communicate to the doctor, how pain is affecting their lives: where, how long, how intense, what works, what hasn't worked. In turn, the doctor deciphers this information & follows medical & insurance guidelines to best prescribe treatment. If someone is coming to Dr. Li's, they should know a little about how pain is affecting their lives already. All medicine has insurance steps to jump through. You just have to do it. So, be prepared when you are going to a specialist. Do your homework. Know what you want to tell them. It will make the visit run smoother. And, understand you can't "demand" something that insurance wouldn't cover without going through those "hoops". Dr. Li's office is professional, prompt, courteous and always considered about me as the patient regardless of what is "hurting this time". They seek out further medical tests, MRI's or CT scans if necessary & make follow up appointments to go over results. Dr. Li uses Licensed Physician's Assistants (P.A.'s) which are licensed individuals that must have at least the knowledge of a RN to even get into the course, so their pretty smart. Then they choose to specialize in pain medicine, & that's a benefit to us! They are capable of doing doctor's orders & can recommend other treatments. The office has acupuncture & has access to physical therapy. Finally, you as the patient must be the one who is prepared for your appointment. Don't just blindly show up & say "I don't know why I'm here." That doesn't help. Help them help you. Be prepared. Be prompt. Leave time to find parking-don't always expect that our growing area will have a parking space label: "ME". Bring your & health & insurance information. Wear your mask. And, please be respectful & open to suggestions, people in general are forgetting this."
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