Chiropractors in California

California facts

• Licensing board: California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
• License lookup: see the board's site, via the FCLB directory.
• Auto insurance system: a traditional at-fault (tort) auto insurance state, so accident-related care is usually claimed against the at-fault driver's liability insurance, or your own med-pay/PIP if you carry it. Source: Insurance Information Institute.
• Population: 39,431,263 (2024 estimate). Source: US Census Bureau.
• Medicaid: chiropractic is an optional Medicaid benefit, so coverage depends on the state and plan; check with California Medicaid or your managed-care plan.

Checking a chiropractor's license in California

Chiropractors in California are licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Before your first visit, look up the chiropractor by name to confirm the license is active and to see any public disciplinary actions. If something looks wrong, contact the board directly.

Car accidents and chiropractic in California

California is a traditional at-fault (tort) auto insurance state, so accident-related care is usually claimed against the at-fault driver's liability insurance, or your own med-pay/PIP if you carry it. Ask the clinic whether it bills auto insurance directly and what paperwork it needs before treatment starts.

Choosing a clinic

• Pick a clinic you can reach easily, since care often involves several visits.
• Ask what a first visit costs and what it includes.
• Ask how progress will be measured and when you will be re-assessed.
• Be cautious of long prepaid packages at the first visit.

Insurance and Medicare in California

Medicare Part B covers manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation for California residents just as in other states; see our Medicare guide. Private plans sold in California set their own visit limits and referral rules, so call your insurer before you book. Medicaid coverage of chiropractic depends on the state program and your plan.

Using the matching form

Tell us your ZIP code, main concern, how you would pay and when you are free. We keep California requests on file and will contact you when a vetted, licensed chiropractor covers your area.

California cities

Coming soon: Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Stockton, Riverside, Irvine, Santa Ana, Chula Vista, Santa Clarita, Fremont, San Bernardino, Modesto, Fontana, Moreno Valley, Oxnard, Huntington Beach, Glendale….