General FAQ

What is CFAS? And why would I use CFAS?

Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists is a mobile and telehealth Podiatric specialty practice that brings the convenience of specialized care right at your doorsteps. Led by our physician Dr. Bryan Raymond, a highly trained Board Qualified Podiatric Surgeon that is seeking to target an underserved and often forgotten population by extending our care and services to patients typically out reach. CFAS believes all patients deserve equal and quality care and are bringing our office to your including those that are homebound, or reside in memory care, assisted living facilities, and independent living facilities.

It’s Fast + Easy

• You can schedule your appointment online 24/7
• No need to call the doctor and wait on hold

You Get Priority Access

• You’ll skip the line with exclusive CFAS appointments
• The national average wait time to see a specialist is 40 days. Since CFAS specialists reserve exclusive appointment times only for CFAS patients, you can see a CFAS doctor within 24 hours in person for emergencies, and typically within 7 days for new patient appointments. In addition TeleMedicine/TelePodiatry appointments and consultations are available as well for care anywhere expedited service!

You Get Quality Care

• Our Doctor is a highly-trained, highly-qualified physician and Podiatric Surgeon.
• Our Doctor completed 4 years medical school education, 3 years of Podiatric forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgical residency training, and is one of only few Podiatrists in the nation to have completed a 1 -year Specialized Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship.
• You get the convenience of a walk-in clinic with the expertise only a Board Qualified specialist can provide

How do I know the doctor is one I can trust?

CFAS physicians are vetted through a stringent credentialing process and Background check/screening. If a doctor does not meet our strict standard of excellence, we do not offer them a position to be a CFAS.

How much does it cost?

Please refer to the corresponding FAQ that meets your needs for Insured patients and Self Pay.

Is there a CFAS physician near me?

Most likely, yes. Simply make an appointment request online through our self service appointment widget and you will receive a response if your request was approved or denied based on distance and eligibility within 24 hours. You can also call 813-413-6895 to schedule an appointment and determine if you are within our area. Alternatively, a google search of your address in proximity of our central location 16350 Bruce B Downs Blvd #46653, Tampa, FL, 33647 can let you know if you fall within our coverage territory. Typically, travel fee prices increase base on miles/time traveled whichever is greater:
You will pay $35, $50, or $75 when you book the appointment which covers a deposit for the travel fee (non-refundable for no-shows and cancellations within 24 hours) and another $200 after you see the doctor. Typically, travel fee prices increase base on miles/time traveled whichever is greater. Price adjustments will be reflected on final billing and may increase or decrease if the patients selected deposit/travel distance was found to be greater than or less than the physicians travel distance/time.
0-25 miles/0-30 minutes = $35
26-50 miles/ 31-60 minutes = $50
51-75 miles/ 61-90 minutes = $75

(The travel fee is recurring and is in addition to any co-pays for insured patients, and new patient/consultation or established visit/follow-up visit fees and procedures fees for self-pay visits, respectively.)

What if I cancel my appointment?

As long as it is not within 24 hours of the appointment, you will receive a full refund.

Is there a CFAS Doctor near me?

Most likely, yes. Our doctor covers the West Coast of Florida counties: Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Hernando, Hillsborough, Sumter. Our doctor travels a maximum 1-1.5 hour radius from our address location 16350 Bruce B Downs Blvd #46653, Tampa, FL 33647.  Travel fees are reflected according to distance traveled and fees are nonrefundable for no-show visits and visits cancelled within 24 hours from appointment time.

Can I use my insurance?

CFAS accepts both insured and self-pay patients. Your CFAS appointment can also be paid for with your HSA, FSA or major credit card. If the doctor is in your insurance network, any subsequent consults, surgeries, lab tests, procedures and follow-up appointments can be paid for by insurance.

I’m looking for urgent care near me.

CFAS offices are not urgent care facilities, but typically you will be seen by a highly-trained, highly-qualified medical specialist as soon as within 24 hours. Simply schedule online through our self service or call 813-413-6895 to schedule an appointment.

What if I need surgery or additional testing?

CFAS is for the initial consultation only. The $250 guarantees you an in-office visit with a Fellowship Trained Board Qualified Podiatric Surgeon specialist. All subsequent care can be through your insurance. If you do not have insurance and need surgery, in-person procedures can be performed at discounted rates as needed. Please contact our answering service to get a quote prior to booking.

What if I cancel my appointment?

As long as it is not within 24 hours of the appointment, you will receive a full refund.

What if I want a 2nd opinion?

If you want to get a second opinion, this is a perfect option for you. You do not need a referral from your PCP or insurance company to see a CFAS physician. Second opinion visits work well both in-person and TeleMedicine for patients not within our travel region and out of state in NC.

How fast can I get an appointment?

Appointments can be made as soon as within 24 hours, or as soon as the doctor you’re looking to see has listed an open appointment.

Do you treat children?

Of course. Please know that CFAS offices are not pediatric urgent care facilities. With the exception of Geriatric Medicine, CFAS specialists are in practice to see patients of all ages, and CFAS is the fastest way to see a specialist near you. Our CFAS physician has performed conservative care Ponsetti Casting for clubfoot during his time with Essential Strides Mission trips and performs casting of custom orthotics for pediatric flatfoot, metatarsus adductus, and in-toeing,  in addition to countless  surgical correction and reconstructions on pediatric feet for clubfoot, flatfoot, and cavus foot.

What if I’m going out of town & need quality care?

Whether you have travel medical insurance or not, there are no worries as our CFAS physician also performs TeleMedicine visits. Please see our TeleHealth FAQ’s for more. Rest assured all CFASs are vetted through a stringent credentialing process to ensure they meet our strict standard of excellence.

What if I haven’t met my annual (yearly) deductible?

Sometimes, not going through insurance is a cost-saving method for patients without major medical illnesses on high deductible plans! If you haven’t met your health insurance deductible for the year, you’re an ideal candidate for CFAS. Since high insurance deductibles are rarely met, we welcome payment by HSA (Health savings Account), FSA (Flexible Spending Account) or credit card.

I need to use my HSA (Health Savings Account)

CFAS is one of the HSA Eligible Expenses. Simply input your Health Savings Account number and the $250 will be deducted without any work on your part.

What if I’m in college/I’m the parent of a college student?

Student healthcare is our priority too. CFAS accepts all major credit cards. Student health insurance can be used for subsequent visits.

I’m looking for urgent care or emergency care near me.

CFAS offices are not urgent care facilities or emergency departments, and you should seek urgent/emergency care in cases of true emergencies, but you will be seen by a highly-trained, highly-qualified medical specialist as soon as within 24 hours which can avoid having to undergo lengthy wait times in these facilities and often can avoid the much higher expenses associated in said facilities by seeking quickly accessible specialized care. A telehealth consult visit is a great use to triage your podiatric concern and determine if you need urgent/emergent services. Avoid Double and Triple Billing. Often times these facilities will prescribe antibiotics, or apply an inappropriate bandage or boot/cast and send their bill for service and set you up with a follow-up appointment with a specialist who will then have to bill for their services. Avoid being double or triple billed and get the proper care the first time around. Common examples we see are infected ingrown nails that aren’t removed and given antibiotics for us to remove later, a missed fracture or tendon laceration and patient discharged in regular shoes without proper  weigthbearing instructions, or an infected wound that was seen and not debrided. Please note, CFAS is not liable for patients choosing to not seek emergency care in events of true limb-threatening, medical or life threatening emergencies. We support the use of urgent and emergency care services and direct patients to these services when needed.

Does CFAS have providers that are multi-lingual?

Our provider Dr. Bryan Raymond is fluent in Haitian-Creole as well as Spanish and welcome patients of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

I need to book a doctor visit, but hate waiting on hold.

Book a doctor appointment online on our website using the CFAS self service widget. Your appointment will occur with a nearby doctor in person. No phone call or waiting on hold necessary. Of course, phone call and email are always available options.