Re: Hanger in Bethesda/Reston Star Cranial Center/Starband in Columbia, MD

[Guest guest]

Hi Ramona,

Welcome to the group. I've been a moderator for this group for several years,

and remember hearing good things about Star Cranial in Columbia. CT in ndale

also has a great reputation, but I understand about the insurance coverage. I'm

not familiar with Hanger in your area.

-christine

sydney, 4 yrs, starband grad

>

> Hello,

>

> I am a new member and I have searched this board to see if anyone had any

experiences with Hanger in Reston, Virginia or in Bethesda and Star Cranial

Center in Columbia MD. I haven't had much luck finding too much informatoin on

these locations.

>

> We have already met with the folks at Cranial Technology in ndale, VA, but

they are so expensive and MDIPA will not pay for an out of network provider. My

son will more than likely need two bands, so shelling out $7600 is way more than

we want to spend. We have MDIPA and we were told that they might cover it if we

go through their provider--Hanger and Star Cranial Center.

>

> What experience have you had? Please feel free to email me privately, if you

prefer.

>

> Thank you!

> Ramona

>

[Guest guest]

We were exactly in your boat. even had the same insurance (MDIPA). At that time, only Hanger was in network. We ended up going with Star Cranial in Columbia and had a wonderful experience.

I started investigating Hanger after being told it might be covered, but they were talking about up to a month to get in the helmet. After recommendations from the group, I also investigated CT, but they were talking about a week in a half before they could even get me in for the consult. Plus, they told me that, due to her age, they would most likely recommend stopping after 4 months. Since we'd already had our consult at Star Cranial, I could get in later that week for the repeat scan and get the band 7 days later. Plus, our cranial doctor had recommended Star Cranial. So, we paid out of pocket for the STARband at Star Cranial. It was 2800 for self-pay at that time. They do give a discount if insurance doesn't cover your band. It was 3500 if you had insurance coverage. I believe that the price has gone up a little because my coworker paid a little more than that.

had (has) brachy, but wasn't treated until later (almost 15 months). For her age, we got wonderful correction. I've attached some before and after shots so that you can see for yourself.

She went from 95 percent down to 92.2 percent, but she had to wear it the full six months due to her age.

We dealt with Plank, who was the only ortho there at the time. There is now a there as well. I didn't have any dealings with her, but I have a coworker who is working with her. Her son is 7 months old and went from 15.5 mm down to 7.9 mm in six weeks. He also had some irritation in his skin due to growth that was dealt with by shaving off more of the band. I believe that the issue was resolved satisfactorily. My coworker is very pleased with the improvement. They go to the office every two weeks for adjustments and get scanned every third visit. I believe that this is the protocal for younger babies.

It's a small office, smaller than the CT (we went there for a consult after graduated from her STARband), but all that they do is STARbands, so it is their speciality (just like CT). I've even read online somewhere that 's own baby wore a STARband so she understands things from a parent perspective as well.

She does believe (as many STARband providers do), that bands are really only effective up to 18 months, but she respected my wishes to keep the band on for the full six months. was 20.5 months old when she graduated. If you baby is younger, then this won't even apply to you.

Feel free to ask me any more specific questions that you may have.

, mom to , 28 months

STARBand grad May 2009

Chiro and CST

land

Re: Hanger in Bethesda/Reston Star Cranial Center/Starband in Columbia, MD

Hi Ramona, Welcome to the group. I've been a moderator for this group for several years, and remember hearing good things about Star Cranial in Columbia. CT in ndale also has a great reputation, but I understand about the insurance coverage. I'm not familiar with Hanger in your area.-christinesydney, 4 yrs, starband grad>> Hello,> > I am a new member and I have searched this board to see if anyone had any experiences with Hanger in Reston, Virginia or in Bethesda and Star Cranial Center in Columbia MD. I haven't had much luck finding too much informatoin on these locations. > > We have already met with the folks at Cranial Technology in ndale, VA, but they are so expensive and MDIPA will not pay for an out of network provider. My son will more than likely need two bands, so shelling out $7600 is way more than we want to spend. We have MDIPA and we were told that they might cover it if we go through their provider--Hanger and Star Cranial Center. > > What experience have you had? Please feel free to email me privately, if you prefer.> > Thank you!> Ramona>

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[Guest guest]

I am not in your area but have been a group member since 2002. I have heard great things about both STAR Cranial in Columbia and CT. I am not familiar with the Hanger. Hopefully others in your area will chime in.

Angie Jenna(STAR grad 2003)

Re: Hanger in Bethesda/Reston Star Cranial Center/Starband in Columbia, MD

Hi Ramona, Welcome to the group. I've been a moderator for this group for several years, and remember hearing good things about Star Cranial in Columbia. CT in ndale also has a great reputation, but I understand about the insurance coverage. I'm not familiar with Hanger in your area.-christinesydney, 4 yrs, starband grad>> Hello,> > I am a new member and I have searched this board to see if anyone had any experiences with Hanger in Reston, Virginia or in Bethesda and Star Cranial Center in Columbia MD. I haven't had much luck finding too much informatoin on these locations. > > We have already met with the folks at Cranial Technology in ndale, VA, but they are so expensive and MDIPA will not pay for an out of network provider. My son will more than likely need two bands, so shelling out $7600 is way more than we want to spend. We have MDIPA and we were told that they might cover it if we go through their provider--Hanger and Star Cranial Center. > > What experience have you had? Please feel free to email me privately, if you prefer.> > Thank you!> Ramona>

[Guest guest]

While my daughter, Maysa got her 2 DOC bands from CT in ndale, we took her for scans at Starcranial in Columbia, MD and have nothing but good things to say about her and their facility.

Leila,Maysa, 2 yo. DOC band Grad 5.26.09www.mymaysa.wordpress.com

From: Angie P <apope04@...>Subject: Re: Re: Hanger in Bethesda/Reston Star Cranial Center/Starband in Columbia, MDPlagiocephaly Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 8:04 AM

I am not in your area but have been a group member since 2002. I have heard great things about both STAR Cranial in Columbia and CT. I am not familiar with the Hanger. Hopefully others in your area will chime in.

Angie Jenna(STAR grad 2003)

Re: Hanger in Bethesda/Reston Star Cranial Center/Starband in Columbia, MD

Hi Ramona, Welcome to the group. I've been a moderator for this group for several years, and remember hearing good things about Star Cranial in Columbia. CT in ndale also has a great reputation, but I understand about the insurance coverage. I'm not familiar with Hanger in your area.-christinesydney, 4 yrs, starband grad>> Hello,> > I am a new member and I have searched this board to see if anyone had any experiences with Hanger in Reston, Virginia or in Bethesda and Star Cranial Center in Columbia MD. I haven't had much luck finding too much informatoin on these locations. > > We have already met with the folks at Cranial Technology in

ndale, VA, but they are so expensive and MDIPA will not pay for an out of network provider. My son will more than likely need two bands, so shelling out $7600 is way more than we want to spend. We have MDIPA and we were told that they might cover it if we go through their provider--Hanger and Star Cranial Center. > > What experience have you had? Please feel free to email me privately, if you prefer.> > Thank you!> Ramona>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for responding to my post. We have decided to go with Star

Cranial Center and use the starband. Hanger in Reston is perfectly fine, but in

the end I feel more comfortable with Star Cranial. Now, I just hope this

process get moving....

Ramona

>

> Hello,

>

> I am a new member and I have searched this board to see if anyone had any

experiences with Hanger in Reston, Virginia or in Bethesda and Star Cranial

Center in Columbia MD. I haven't had much luck finding too much informatoin on

these locations.

>

> We have already met with the folks at Cranial Technology in ndale, VA, but

they are so expensive and MDIPA will not pay for an out of network provider. My

son will more than likely need two bands, so shelling out $7600 is way more than

we want to spend. We have MDIPA and we were told that they might cover it if we

go through their provider--Hanger and Star Cranial Center.

>

> What experience have you had? Please feel free to email me privately, if you

prefer.

>

> Thank you!

> Ramona

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats on making your decision. Please keep us posted on how everything is going.

Angie

Re: Hanger in Bethesda/Reston Star Cranial Center/Starband in Columbia, MD

Thank you so much for responding to my post. We have decided to go with Star Cranial Center and use the starband. Hanger in Reston is perfectly fine, but in the end I feel more comfortable with Star Cranial. Now, I just hope this process get moving.... Ramona >> Hello,> > I am a new member and I have searched this board to see if anyone had any experiences with Hanger in Reston, Virginia or in Bethesda and Star Cranial Center in Columbia MD. I haven't had much luck finding too much informatoin on these locations. > > We have already met with the folks at Cranial Technology in ndale, VA, but they are so expensive and MDIPA will not pay for an out of network provider. My son will more than likely need two bands, so shelling out $7600 is way more than we want to spend. We have MDIPA and we were told that they might cover it if we go through their provider--Hanger and Star Cranial Center. > > What experience have you had? Please feel free to email me privately, if you prefer.> > Thank you!> Ramona>