Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Boise, ID

Boise is Idaho’s largest city and the state’s primary hub for clinical HBOT. St. Luke’s Health System and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center are the two dominant hospital systems serving the Treasure Valley. Rural Idaho patients across the state are often referred to Boise for specialized wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

Finding HBOT Providers in Boise

St. Luke’s Health System is one of Idaho’s largest not-for-profit health organizations, with multiple hospitals and outpatient clinics across the Treasure Valley. St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center is its flagship. Wound care programs within the St. Luke’s network may include HBOT for qualifying patients.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, part of Trinity Health (a large Catholic health system), is the other major hospital in Boise. It operates a comprehensive range of specialty services and is another potential source of clinical HBOT referrals.

For rural Idaho patients — from Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, or northern Idaho — Boise is typically the destination for specialized care that isn’t available locally. The distances can be significant, which makes treatment logistics worth planning for.

Use the UHMS provider directory to confirm which Boise facility currently operates an active hyperbaric program. See our provider selection guide for what to verify before committing.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Boise

Medicare Part B may cover HBOT at Medicare-participating Boise facilities for qualifying conditions. Common covered indications include diabetic foot ulcers, chronic refractory osteomyelitis, delayed radiation injury, and decompression sickness. Physician referral and documented medical necessity are required.

Idaho Medicaid coverage for HBOT varies. If you’re on Idaho Medicaid, your provider’s billing team can verify whether your plan covers HBOT for your specific condition before treatment begins.

Commercial insurers in Idaho — Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah (which serves Idaho), PacificSource, Cigna, and others — may cover HBOT for FDA-approved indications with prior authorization. Prior auth can take time, so start the process as soon as your physician recommends treatment.

Off-label wellness HBOT is self-pay. Boise has some wellness clinic presence, but the market is more limited than western metros like Salt Lake City or Phoenix. See the insurance guide and cost guide for full details. Medicare rates change annually.

What to Expect at Your First Session

At a hospital-based program in Boise, your first session starts with a physician consultation. The medical team reviews your diagnosis, confirms HBOT is appropriate, and explains the safety protocol. Sessions run 90–120 minutes, typically at 2.0–2.4 ATA for most wound care indications.

You’ll wear cotton clothing, avoid petroleum-based products, and learn to equalize ear pressure during pressurization. If you’re traveling to Boise from a rural area, schedule your first consultation to land before the first treatment so you’re not navigating paperwork and an unfamiliar environment on the same day.

See the complete first session guide for a full walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I live in Twin Falls or Pocatello — is Boise worth the drive? For FDA-approved conditions like a non-healing diabetic foot wound, HBOT is a proven treatment and the drive is typically worth it. Twin Falls is about 2 hours east. Pocatello is about 2.5 hours. Some patients drive daily for morning sessions; others stay in Boise during a treatment course. Talk to your physician about the clinical urgency of your condition and whether the distance is workable.

Does St. Luke’s or Saint Alphonsus have a wound care center? Both major systems in Boise have wound care services. Whether either operates a dedicated hyperbaric program at any given time should be confirmed directly — program availability changes. Use the UHMS directory as your starting point, then call the facility to confirm.

Are there HBOT options in Nampa or Meridian near Boise? The Treasure Valley extends west to Nampa and east to Meridian. Both cities have hospital facilities connected to the Boise metro systems. Check the UHMS directory for any hyperbaric program listings in those communities — for patients on the west or east side of the metro, a suburban facility might be closer than the main Boise campuses.

See more providers in Idaho: Idaho HBOT Providers

Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. It’s not medical advice and doesn’t create a doctor-patient relationship. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy carries risks and isn’t appropriate for everyone. Talk to a licensed physician before starting any HBOT treatment. Always verify provider credentials and facility accreditation directly.