Insurance
We are in network with the following insurances:
Aetna PPO
BCBS (Medicare Supplement only)
Humana
Medicare
Tricare
United Health Care (only through 12/31/2023)
United Medical Resources
We are out of network with the following insurances:
Aetna HMO Prime
BCBS (all non-Medicare supplement plans)
Medicaid
United Health Care (starting 1/1/2024)
Wellcare
We also offer discounts for same day self-pay.
How to become a new patient
Fastest way:
Fill out the form
Go to your primary care provider portal and find your:
Chronic conditions
Medication list
Any imaging reports related to your pain
Any surgical history
Email this information to: office@sopain.com
Referral method:
Call your primary care provider and request a referral to Dr. Tuel at Southern Pain Specialists
Ask them to send your:
Chronic conditions
Medication list
Any imaging reports related to your pain
Any surgical history
Ask them to fax this information to our main fax number (803) 792-4578, or our alternate (843) 400-4674.
We turn around a referral within 2 business days. If you have not heard from us in 1 week, call your primary care provider and let them know we have not received the referral.
We need the information below to start
a medical chart for your first appointment