WPA Podiatry Insurance
Working with East Kent Foot Care to keep you covered for podiatry care
WPA Private Medical Insurance
What you need to know
East Kent Foot Care are happy to accept self-referrals.
Your insurance provider may require a GP/Consultant referral prior to attending.
Contact WPA if you have any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending. East Kent Foot Care cannot speak to your insurance company on your behalf.
In all cases through WPA, it is your responsibility to inform WPA prior to each consultation.
We ask that fees are paid at the time of the consultation and we will provide the relevant paperwork for you to claim back through your WPA insurance.
Prior to attending your appointment though WPA, please ensure that you gain a pre-authorisation number from your insurance company and understand how much your policy excess should be by calling WPA on 0345 122 3100.
If your private medical insurance claims are unsuccessful or treatment is refused by your private medical insurance company, you (the patient) would be liable for all costs. Please ensure that you have pre authorisation prior to attending an appointment, and understand what type of appointments are authorised to avoid unexpected bills.
Treatment not covered
Unfortunately, WPA do not cover dressings, medication or medical devices such as orthotics and splints. Your Podiatrist can discuss if self-pay fees apply.
Procedure Codes
Below we have given the provider numbers of our podiatrists who are registered with WPA, as well as the procedure codes that you will need to give them to obtain an authorisation code.
We strongly recommend that you request all of our podiatrists be included on your policy as you may see multiple practitioners during your episode of care.
You will need the following code when speaking to WPA: SP000259.
Your appointments need to be pre authorised using the above code. It is important to ensure that you gain pre authorisation prior to attending any appointment within East Kent Foot Care. Patients are liable for appointment fees at the self-pay rate at the time of appointment.
As of November 2023, WPA have confirmed that all of our treatments are covered under the SP000259 code with our approved WPA podiatrists below. This is subject to your personal policy with WPA and pre approval being retrieved.
Provider numbers:
Jo Shapter: 920967805
