Looking for a workers’ comp chiropractor in Gresham? Dr. Nikolay Chernukhin and Dr. Will Moore accept Oregon workers’ compensation claims at our Gresham chiropractic office. Confirm appointment availability and the requirements for your individual claim. Oregon’s process differs from Washington’s L&I system.
Confirm provider certification and the care arrangement
Oregon requires chiropractic physicians to complete the Workers’ Compensation Division’s certification process before treating workers’ compensation patients. If a claim involves a managed care organization, its provider and authorization rules may also apply. Ask the clinic and insurer to confirm the proposed arrangement.
Ask who is acting as the attending physician
Under Oregon’s general rules, a chiropractor’s attending-physician role is limited to 60 consecutive days or 18 visits, whichever comes first, and time-loss authorization is limited to 30 days. Prior care and MCO arrangements can affect the situation. These are role limits, not a prescribed course of treatment.
Chiropractic care may also be provided in an ancillary role with the required referral. Ask who manages the overall plan, who can authorize work status and what is needed for continued care. The state handbook linked below explains the distinctions.
Bring the paperwork you have
Oregon uses Form 801 for reporting through the employer and Form 827 for the worker/provider report. Ask which documents are needed for your stage of the claim; do not assume an appointment request files a claim.
Prepare a private folder with your insurer or claim contact, relevant reports, current medicines and any written work restrictions. Include the date of the incident or onset of symptoms and a clear description of the duties you are struggling with.
Questions before the visit
- Is the proposed doctor’s Oregon workers’ compensation certification confirmed?
- Am I enrolled in an MCO, and is this provider arrangement permitted?
- Is a referral or authorization needed before the proposed service?
- Who is responsible for the overall care plan and work-status decisions?
- How will prior visits affect the applicable provider-role limits?
- Who should I contact about a billing or coverage question?
Ask for clarification when the clinical recommendation and the claim’s administrative requirements seem different. A recommendation alone does not guarantee payment.
Make the clinical conversation useful
Bring examples of what has changed in your workday and what you want to regain. Ask what the assessment suggests, why an approach is proposed and when progress should be reviewed. Our progress guide can help organize observations between visits.
Discuss next steps with the Gresham office
Contact our Gresham chiropractic office to ask about scheduling with Dr. Nikolay or Dr. Will and confirm any referral, insurer or MCO requirements for your claim. Explore work-injury care, neck-pain information and first-visit preparation.
Request an appointment or call (360) 798-4543. Use the message for a brief request and ask how to provide claim documents privately.
General preparation information, checked against Oregon WCD resources on October 15, 2026. Confirm current requirements with the treating provider, insurer and MCO when applicable.
Sources and further reading
General patient information. Your clinician can explain how the options apply to your health and circumstances.