MSK Direct

MSK Direct operates on a direct-pay model with transparent, upfront pricing. Patients pay directly for their services at the time of the visit. The practice does not bill insurance.

MSK Direct does not submit claims to insurance, but the practice offers the Reimbursify app to help patients file out-of-network claims on their own. Patients submit claims through the app and track reimbursements directly. Whether your plan covers out-of-network care depends on your specific insurance policy.

Yes. MSK Direct offers same-day appointments. The direct-pay model gives Dr. Bagares the flexibility to keep his schedule accessible for patients who need prompt evaluation of a new or worsening condition.

MSK Direct offers a full range of non-surgical musculoskeletal services. These include Sports Medicine, Physiatry consultations, ultrasound-guided injections, PRP therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, diagnostic ultrasound, nerve conduction studies, EMG, and corticosteroid injections.

MSK Direct accepts patients directly without requiring a referral. You can contact the practice to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Bagares. The direct-pay model removes many of the administrative barriers that typically require referrals in insurance-based systems.

Yes. Many patients at MSK Direct carry high-deductible health plans. The transparent pricing lets these patients know their exact cost before the visit. For patients who have not yet met their deductible, direct-pay care often compares favorably to what they would pay through insurance for specialist visits.

Dr. Bagares focuses entirely on non-surgical musculoskeletal care with an osteopathic, whole-body perspective. He uses ultrasound guidance for injections and offers advanced regenerative therapies including mPNS, a treatment available at only a handful of locations in the country. Longer appointment times allow him to conduct thorough evaluations rather than quick symptom-focused visits.

Yes. While MSK Direct is based in Virginia Beach and primarily serves the Hampton Roads region, the practice draws patients from across Virginia. The availability of Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, the only such offering in the state, brings patients who travel specifically for that treatment.