Advertisements are being sent to doctors from a California company asking if TENS/EMS units are being prescribed to patients for home use? The company reports they can show how to give patients drugless pain relief and add a new profit center to the doctors office.


The company says their program is simple - they sell TENS to doctors for $29.00 (when 2 or more ordered) and instruct the doctor on billing procedures for the TENS and fitting fee where the profits range from $200.00 to $600.00 per unit depending on the type of insurance coverage and amount charged for the unit/fitting fee. Next, the company provides the patient with necessary supplies (batteries, pads & wires) and bills the insurance company direct.


Good deal? Maybe. I would recommend that doctors check it out first with their attorney familiar with state practice laws.