New Patient Information for Pain Management at

Compassionate Pain Care & Wellness Center of Connecticut

Taking the first step toward pain relief can feel overwhelming, especially if you have spent a long time searching for the right provider. Jody Kusheba, APRN, is glad you are here. This page walks you through what you need to know before your first visit so you can arrive feeling prepared, not anxious.

How to Become a New Patient

A Referral Is Required to Begin Care

To be seen as a new patient at Compassionate Pain Care & Wellness Center of Connecticut, a referral from your current healthcare provider is required. This ensures Jody has the clinical details necessary to deliver safe, thorough, and personalized care from your very first visit.

Please ask your provider to fax the following to 1-800-994-9501:

  • Recent office notes related to your pain condition

  • Relevant imaging such as X-ray, MRI, CT, or ultrasound

  • Current medication list

  • Any pertinent lab work

Once your referral and documents have been received and reviewed, the practice will contact you to schedule your appointment.

We currently accept the following insurance plans:

  • United Health Care

  • Medicaid

  • Medicare

  • Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • ConnectiCare

  • Cigna

  • Humana

  • WellCare

  • CarePartners of CT

If you do not see your plan listed or have questions about coverage, please contact the practice before your first visit. The team is happy to help.

Have questions? Give us a call at 203-610-0372

Already Have an Appointment Scheduled?

Be sure to complete your new patient forms before coming in.

Complete New Patient Forms

What to Expect and How to Prepare

To help Jody make the most of your time together, please bring:

  • A list of your current medications including dosages

  • Any recent imaging reports if not already faxed

  • Your insurance card and a photo ID

  • A list of treatments you have tried and whether they helped

  • Any questions or concerns you want to discuss

Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork. Wear comfortable clothing, bring any mobility aids or braces you use regularly, and do not worry about minimizing your symptoms. Come as you are. Everything you share here matters and will be taken seriously.

Following your evaluation, Jody will build a personalized treatment plan around your specific needs and goals.

You will always leave your appointment knowing exactly what comes next. No confusion, no unanswered questions, no feeling like you were just another chart.

Chronic pain is personal. It affects not just your body but your sleep, your relationships, your ability to do the things that matter most to you. Jody understands that, and your first visit reflects it. This is not a rushed intake. You will have space to share your full story, ask questions, and talk honestly about what relief would actually mean for your life.

Your appointment will include:

  • A detailed discussion of your pain history and symptoms

  • Review of your current medications and past treatments

  • A conversation about any imaging or lab results

  • Understanding how pain is affecting your sleep, mobility, mood, and daily function

  • Setting realistic, shared goals for your care going forward