Accepted Insurance & Referral Requirements

Find your insurance plan, check referral requirements, and see your next step for scheduling with Metro Foot & Ankle in Tempe.

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Plan names only. Never enter member IDs or personal details.

Commercial & administrator networks

Aetna HMO
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
Aetna PPO
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
AmeriBen BCBS
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Anthem BCBS PPO
Durable medical equipment (DME) is not covered in the office.
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Banner Aetna HMO
Banner DME goes through Hanger.
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
BCBS of Arizona PPO / Alliance
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
BCBS out-of-state PPO
In network?
Verify
Referral needed?
Check with office
Authorization
Verify with office
Next step
Call OfficeCall Office — call 480-831-0700
Cigna PPO
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
GEHA
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Gilsbar BCBS
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
HealthComp / Personify
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Humana PPO (commercial)*
In network only when your card shows CCN, MultiPlan or Employers Health. Not sure? Call the office to verify.
In network?
Yes*
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Meritain
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Surest / Shared Services
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
SW Administrators / local Teamsters / Pipe Fitters
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
UHC Student Resources (ASU)
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
UMR
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
UnitedHealthcare PPO / Choice Plus
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment

Medicare, AHCCCS & military

Banner Prime
Banner DME goes through Hanger.
In network?
Verify
Referral needed?
Check with office
Authorization
Verify with office
Next step
Call OfficeCall Office — call 480-831-0700
Banner UHC Medicare Advantage HMO
Banner DME goes through Hanger.
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
BCBS / Optum Medicare Advantage (HMO Life 1)
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
BCBS of Arizona HMO
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Medicare Part B
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
No referral
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Good to ScheduleBook Appointment
Mercy Care Advantage
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
Optum / Life 1 (UHC or BCBS)
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Per PCP authorization
Authorization
PCP authorization required
Next step
Confirm AuthorizationConfirm Authorization — call 480-831-0700
UHC AARP Complete HMO
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
UHC Dual Complete
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
UnitedHealthcare HMO
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
Allwell / Wellcare
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
American Indian Health (AIH)
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
Arizona Complete Health
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
Banner University Family Care (BUFC)
Banner DME goes through Hanger.
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
Mercy Care
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
UHC Community Plan
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Referral required
Authorization
Not established in guide
Next step
Obtain ReferralObtain Referral — call 480-831-0700
TRICARE West
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Per PCP authorization
Authorization
PCP authorization required
Next step
Confirm AuthorizationConfirm Authorization — call 480-831-0700
VA Community Care Network
In network?
Yes
Referral needed?
Per VA authorization
Authorization
VA authorization required
Next step
Confirm AuthorizationConfirm Authorization — call 480-831-0700

*Humana PPO is in network only when the member card shows CCN, MultiPlan or Employers Health.

Plans listed as out of network

Carrier names do not establish every product’s network. Your exact member plan still needs to be verified.

Allegiance plansIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
AmbetterIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Arizona Care NetworkIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Arizona Priority CareIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
BCBS Everyday Health / Everyday Health AHCCCSIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Bright HealthIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Care NetworkIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Care1stIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
CareFirstIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Dignity plans / networkIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Gold KidneyIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Health Choice / BCBS Health ChoiceIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
HealthSprings (formerly Cigna HMO)In network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
HonorHealth plans / networkIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Humana HMOIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
ImperialIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
MagellanIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Maricopa FocusIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Mercy Care RBHAIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
MolinaIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
MotivIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
OscarIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Out-of-state HMO plansIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Premera (Amazon plan)In network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
Priority HealthIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable
UHC NavigateIn network: NoReferral needed: not applicable

Out of Network? You May Still Have Options.

Getting you the care you need is what matters most.

If your insurance is out of network, our team can help you understand your coverage, explore available out-of-network benefits, and discuss cash-pay pricing when permitted.

We'll review your options and explain any applicable costs before your visit.

Call 480-831-0700 to Discuss Your Options

Medicare, Medicare Advantage, AHCCCS/Medicaid, and other government-sponsored plans have specific coverage and billing restrictions. Self-pay options are subject to eligibility, applicable regulations, and plan requirements. Our office will review your coverage before discussing payment arrangements.

“Yes” reflects Metro’s practice-supplied network listing, not a real-time eligibility check. “Good to Schedule” means no referral is required under our current guide; normal coverage verification and any service-specific authorization still apply. Benefits vary by your exact member or employer plan.

For referring medical offices

Metro Foot & Ankle

Phone: 480-831-0700
Fax: 480-831-0748

Download the 2026 Insurance & Referral Guide (PDF)

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Our Tempe office schedules new and established patients Monday through Friday. Book online, or call and we will help you find a time.

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