I’m confused by some of the “alternative” titles doctors use. How do I know if I have a real chiropractor?
A licensed chiropractor has the degree “Doctor of Chiropractic,” has passed the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensing tests, is entitled to submit claims to your healthcare carrier on your behalf, and is required to obey all of the federal and state health practitioner confidentiality laws. California State law requires that if a chiropractor identifies him- or herself in any advertising, literature or in any other communication as “Dr.” it must be followed by the word “chiropractor” or “D.C.” for “Doctor of Chiropractic.
A licensed chiropractor has the degree “Doctor of Chiropractic,” has passed the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensing tests, is entitled to submit claims to your healthcare carrier on your behalf, and is required to obey all of the federal and state health practitioner confidentiality laws.
