Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans available through HealthCare.gov is from November 1 to January 15. Keep your ARC care team by choosing from insurance plans we accept: Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross, Blue Advantage, MyBlue, Moda, Sendero, and UnitedHealthcare Exchange Plan.
All insurance plans accepted by ARC, including government plans, are listed online at ARCInsuranceInfo.com.
Eligible U.S. residents can apply for and make changes to their Medicare plans from October 15 – December 7. Medicare is a health insurance plan for people ages 65 and up, or those with certain conditions or disabilities. It is important to know your options and pick a plan that lets you keep your ARC care team.
Medicare patients at ARC are 7.5% less likely to use the ER than other patients across the nation.
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If you have received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) stating that any of the providers listed below are out-of-network, please be informed that refers to their former practice. The following physicians and APC remain in-network at ARC, and you may continue seeing them without any changes to your coverage:
Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) doctors, staff, and leadership are committed to providing our community with high quality convenient care. One of the ways we demonstrate this priority is through our online transparency.
You can review our provider ratings and comments on our web site with the confidence that they are all based on verified visits. We post all patient feedback relevant to the entire visit and only refrain from posting comments that are libelous, profane, or those that risk the privacy of our patients.
The below guide provides details about how we collect and share our patient feedback.
ARC partnered with Press Ganey to collect patient feedback about their doctor’s visit. We gather feedback from text surveys that are sent after the visit. Press Ganey is an independent third party customer feedback company that provides the technology to collect the feedback and display ratings and comments on our web site. All ratings are submitted by actual patients and verified by ARC.
Patients for whom we have a mobile phone number receive a text survey within two hours of checking in for their visit. Patients are asked to complete the survey and provide ratings and comments regarding their experience at different touch points of their visit. We use this feedback to recognize doctors and staff, identify issues we can correct, and enhance our care.
ARC posts all positive and negative patient feedback that is relevant to the entire visit. We refrain from posting comments that are libelous, profane, or those that risk the privacy of our patients.
ARC asks questions that touch on the overall patient experience related to their visit. Anyone seeking detailed information about each question can view the ratings for each specific question on the Reviews tab on the provider bio page on the website. We calculate our provider star ratings based on the responses to question number six below. We calculate our location star ratings based on the responses to all the below questions.
Since more recent data provides a more accurate picture, we require a minimum of 30 patient surveys per doctor in the last 12 months before we post a physician’s rating.
ARC physicians and staff review all comments and act to rectify issues. Since the purpose of the feedback is to allow us to improve the overall patient experience, we display the last 90 days of comments which are the most relevant for the practice.
No. Only patients having an outpatient visit by an ARC physician receive a survey. The results are based entirely from patients who have actually been treated by the physician in our clinics.
Comments are reviewed and approved prior to being published to the website. If a comment contains any personally identifiable information, that information will be removed from the comment.
Accepting new patients Available at Multiple Locations Ages seen: 7 - 99 Joined ARC: 2009
Dr. Pytowski enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and friends. He is a forever runner, vegan, and fitness fanatic who loves everything Austin has to offer, and is usually easy to spot somewhere fun and outdoors in South Austin.
My training is centered on the belief that accurate and efficient treatment hinges on my ability to provide an accurate diagnosis. I find that when treatments are not working, it is usually because the diagnosis is incorrect. Listening to and guiding my patients via very pointed and exact questioning to seek the necessary answers is paramount in my ability to provide that accurate diagnosis. I strive to recommend the most medically sound and proven surgical and non-surgical treatment options to assist you. If you have pain, weakness, or instability in your feet and ankles or during activities, please call my office, as it is my pleasure to treat you, your loved ones, or friends.
Surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture or injury.
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The surgical repair of an injured or damaged ankle ligament.
Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body.
ARC podiatrists can help you find the assistive devices (braces, canes, and more) and orthotics to improve your mobility and comfort.
Bracing, casting, and other forms of immobilization help immobilize injured bones, promote healing, and reduce pain and swelling while bones heal from surgery or injury.
Brostrom surgery repairs the ligaments on the side or outside of the ankle.
Bunion surgery is performed to reduce pain and correct deformities caused by bunions.
An ARC podiatrist can evaluate and diagnose foot problems that cause discomfort.
Debridement is the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.
Diabetes risk management helps manage foot problems that can be caused by diabetes.
Exercise and/or physical therapy may be encouraged by your ARC provider to help restore function following an injury or surgical procedure.
Foot alignment devices help keep your toes properly aligned to reduce discomfort.
Foot and ankle reconstruction surgery is performed to correct the structures of the foot and ankle, and restore function to the area after an injury or condition.
Fracture treatment to put the pieces of bone back in place, control the pain, give the bone time to heal, prevent complications, and restore normal use of the fractured area.
Hammer toe surgery is performed to correct deformities of the toes to reduce pain and improve the flexibility of the muscles in your toes.
Ingrown toenail removal involves the removal of ingrown toenails to treat infections and complications in your toe area.
A surgical procedure to correct deformities that cause you pain or discomfort.
Foot and ankle fractures may require surgical repair or wearing a cast or brace to help treat an injury.
Podiatry is the medical specialty focused on leg health below the knee, which includes the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes. Even your skin and nails tell a tale. Our board certified providers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all bones, muscles, and connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, and fascia) in the lower legs.
ARC podiatrists offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle issues.
A surgical procedure to manage acute and chronic ankle instability (ankle ligament reconstruction).
Oral and locally injected medication helps treat pain, infections, and other conditions.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can support the healing of wounds and joint injuries.
Orthotics are medical aids prescribed by your podiatrist to improve foot and ankle issues, including foot deformities, arch pain, heel pain, diabetic foot ulcers, lower leg tendonitis, overpronation or over supination, back pain, and bunions.
Peroneal tendon and tibialis tendon repair is a surgical procedure that helps treat tendon injuries.
Treatment and repair of peroneal tendinosis, the swelling of tendons on the outside of the ankle.
Treatment and repair of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and adult-acquired flat foot.
Surgery for flat feet and fallen arches reshapes the foot to provide you with better support and alleviate pain.
Some foot and ankle fractures may require surgery to ensure the injured area heals properly.
Surgery for plantar fasciitis can be performed to help treat inflamed tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot.
Surgery of calcific Achilles tendonitis/Haglund’s deformity can help treat foot pain.
Arthritis surgery can help repair or replace a damaged joint.
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgery to tighten and firm up one or more ankle ligaments on the outside of your ankle. It’s also known as the Brostrom procedure.
Surgical procedures to help repair tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
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I enjoyed meeting the doctor. He was personable and knowledgeable.
The podiatrist is a great Dr he was very professional he made me comfortable and explained throughly what he needed to do and made my procedure as painless as possible !
Thanks Dr Pytowski for always taking great care of me
Great experience with dr Pytowski.
The efficiency of the staff.
Dr. Pytowski is always professional and knowledgeable, great at explaining recommended treatment.
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