It is the mission of North Shore Orthotics-Prosthetics to provide high-quality orthoses and prostheses to all of its physically-challenged patients and to be responsive to the needs of all patients and their physicians in a manner which is condusive to helping patients return to a productive and meaningful life.

Patient care, training, and dedication is emphasized at NSOP. Whether the patients' prosthetic/orthotic needs are a result of illness, traumatic injury, or congenital problems, their rehabilitation is carefully formulated to meet their special needs.

Patients are encouraged to become active participants in determining their own individualized care and to ask questions to become better informed consumers. NSOP provides informational videos and other materials to aid in the process of understanding how orthotics/prosthetics will impact their lives.

Physicians and other health care professionals are assisted in formulating prescriptions and in examining and evaluating the patient's needs in relation to their illness or functional loss.

All fittings and fabrications are done in a timely manner; and each patient is trained in the proper use of his or her prosthesis/orthosis. North Shore Orthotics-Prosthetics extends continuity of services to all its patients. Practitioners are available for follow-up adjustments, monitoring, and evaluation of patient progress. Individualized fittings, alignments, and adjustments are performed until the patient is able to meet his or her highest level of performance and comfort.

Patients' health, recovery, and quality of life are top priority at North Shore Orthotics-Prosthetics.

North Shore Orthotics-Prosthetics has several managed care contracts and is a member of PROSNET, a network of quality Prosthetic and Orthotic companies. The company is constantly pursuing new contracts.

NSOP meets or exceeds many managed care contracting requirements in such areas as quality assurance, facility accreditation, continuing education, patient satisfaction, patient safety, emergency service, and more.

To see if a particular insurer is available, or for any questions regarding managed care, contact Mary Ann Ambrosio, Office Manager at (516) 928-3040, or e-mail us at the address listed below.

North Shore Orthotics-Prosthetics 591 Bicycle Path Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., 11776 Phone: 631-928-3040 Fax: 631-474-8020