Is HBOT available in Provo or do patients need to go to Salt Lake City?

Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital in Provo is the primary hospital for the Provo/Orem area. Whether it operates an active hyperbaric program should be verified using the UHMS provider directory at uhms.org. Some Provo-area patients are referred to Salt Lake City (about 45 miles north) for specialized HBOT programs. Ask your referring physician whether local treatment is available for your specific condition.

Does Medicare cover HBOT in Provo?

Medicare Part B may cover HBOT at Medicare-participating facilities in Provo or the broader Wasatch Front for qualifying conditions — including diabetic foot ulcers, chronic bone infections, and delayed radiation injury — with a physician referral. If the nearest in-network facility is in Salt Lake City, Medicare covers treatment there as well. Rates change annually; verify with your facility.

How far is it from Provo to Salt Lake City for HBOT?

Salt Lake City is roughly 45 miles north of Provo — typically 40–55 minutes by car on I-15. The University of Utah Health campus is in the University area of Salt Lake City. If you're doing daily HBOT sessions for several weeks, the commute is manageable but worth planning around. Some patients arrange to stay closer to their treatment facility during a course of therapy.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Provo, UT

Provo is the hub of Utah County and home to Brigham Young University. Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital serves as the primary hospital for the Provo/Orem area. The market for clinical HBOT in Provo is smaller than Salt Lake City, and some patients are referred north to access more specialized programs.

Finding HBOT Providers in Provo

Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital is Provo’s main hospital and part of Utah’s dominant health system. Intermountain operates wound care programs across its network, and whether Utah Valley Hospital has an active hyperbaric program at any given time should be confirmed directly.

The UHMS provider directory is the most reliable way to check for current hyperbaric program availability in the Provo/Orem area. If no local program meets your needs, Salt Lake City is about 45 miles north and has two major systems — University of Utah Health and Intermountain’s Salt Lake Valley facilities — with more clinical HBOT options.

Provo doesn’t have the wellness HBOT market that Salt Lake City has, but the region’s health-conscious culture may support some standalone options. Verify physician oversight before booking any session.

See our provider selection guide for a full checklist of what to look for.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Provo

Medicare Part B may cover HBOT at Medicare-participating facilities in Provo or Salt Lake City for qualifying conditions. The covered indications are the same regardless of location — diabetic foot ulcers, chronic bone infections, delayed radiation injury, decompression sickness, and others. If your physician refers you to a Salt Lake City facility, Medicare covers treatment there as well.

Intermountain’s SelectHealth insurance plan is common among Provo-area residents and employees. If you’re a SelectHealth member, Intermountain facilities across the Wasatch Front are in-network. That makes referrals within the Intermountain system simpler from a billing standpoint.

Utah Medicaid and commercial insurers may cover HBOT for FDA-approved indications with prior authorization. Off-label wellness HBOT is self-pay. See the insurance guide and cost guide for details. Medicare rates change annually — confirm with your facility.

What to Expect at Your First Session

At a hospital-based Intermountain program — in Provo or Salt Lake City — your first session starts with a physician consultation. The medical team reviews your history, confirms your diagnosis qualifies for HBOT, and walks you through the safety protocol.

Sessions run 90–120 minutes. You’ll wear cotton clothing, avoid petroleum products, and learn to equalize ear pressure during pressurization. The process is the same at every hospital-based program. After the first couple of sessions, most patients find the routine manageable.

See the complete first session guide for a detailed walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any HBOT options in Orem, adjacent to Provo? Orem and Provo are effectively one metro and served by the same Intermountain facilities. Utah Valley Hospital sits between the two cities. Any HBOT options in the Provo/Orem area would serve both. Use the UHMS directory to check current offerings.

Does the BYU student health population affect HBOT access in Provo? BYU’s student health center handles primary and urgent care for students and isn’t a source of clinical HBOT. Students or faculty with wound care or HBOT needs should work through their primary care physician and be referred through Intermountain’s system like any other patient in Utah County.

What if I’m not an Intermountain patient — can I still access Provo-area HBOT? Yes. Hospital-based wound care programs generally accept patients from outside their system with a physician referral. You don’t need to be an established Intermountain patient to receive care. That said, being in-network matters for insurance billing, so confirm your plan’s network before starting.

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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.