Providers · Primary care

Leg and arm swelling that won’t go away: primary care referrals

Many patients with lymphedema go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed. Swelling that lasts 3 months or more should be evaluated by a provider who can assess for lymphedema. Chronic venous insufficiency and lipedema are common too. Once compression is ordered, we take it from there.

Patients we help

Who we see

  • Chronic leg swelling — venous insufficiency, venous edema, varicose veins
  • Lymphedema after cancer treatment, surgery, injury or infection, or present from birth
  • Lipedema — painful, symmetrical fat in the legs and arms
  • Repeat cellulitis in a swollen limb
  • Patients who need compression but don’t know where to get it fitted

What we provide

  • Compression stockings, sleeves and wraps, fitted by certified fitters
  • Custom flat knit and night garments
  • Pneumatic compression pumps (E0651 / E0652)
  • Help finding a lymphedema therapist near your patient
  • A cash-pay online shop for patients without coverage

Related pages

WEB
Find a lymphedema therapist
Search by area.
PT
Vein conditions
Patient page on CVI and varicose veins.
PT
Lipedema vs. lymphedema
Patient article.
RX
Garment orders
What the Rx needs.

What we handle for your office

  • Benefits check and prior authorization, and we tell your office right away if anything is missing
  • Fitting by certified compression fitters, with in-stock garments, wraps and custom flat knit
  • Pumps (E0651 / E0652) delivered and set up, with follow-up
  • Updates to your office through Parachute Health or by fax
  • A cash-pay option for patients without coverage, through our online shop
Send a ReferralOrder on ParachuteHow to Refer

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Sources: Lymphedema Advocacy Group and Lymphedema Education & Awareness Project fact sheets (LymphedemaAdvocacyGroup.org, LymphedemaProject.org), citing J Clin Oncol 2009;27(3):390-7; Cancer 2010;116:5138-49; J Am Coll Cardiol 2008;52(10):799-806; Vasc Med 1998;3:145-156; Clin Genet 2010;77:438-452. This page is referral information for clinicians, not medical advice.