Timothy Bissonette, PT
- Specialty
- Physical Therapy
Locations
Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy
Biographical Information
Timothy Bissonette is a physical therapist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and a teaching assistant at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UVM and NeuroRecover Training Institute. Timothy specializes in neurological rehabilitation, prosthetics and orthotics, falls/balance, geriatrics, and wheelchair seating and mobility. He treats patients with conditions such as concussions, movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy, vertigo, brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke.
He uses techniques such as LSVT BIG, which is a treatment designed to improve movement for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Tim believes that one of the most rewarding aspects of being a neurologic physical therapist is making a difference in his patient’s ability to return to their daily lives and functions. He enjoys the opportunity to build relationships with patients and families and the chance to deliver quality care to meet each patient’s needs and goals. Tim uses current research and evidence-based interventions to guide treatment and recommendations for all of his patients.
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Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with The University of Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Visit our Out-of-Network Policy FAQ to learn more about which insurance companies consider UVM Health Network hospitals and providers as out-of-network. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange/Metals products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
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