Prescriptions

If you need a prescription refilled, have the name of the prescription and the name and number of the pharmacy where we may phone it in. Please note that we will not be able to renew a prescription if it has been over one year since you have seen the doctor. Also, please note that any high-risk medications and narcotics are prohibited by law to be called in for renewal.

New Patients

For your convenience, we offer a downloadable version of our New Patient Information Form. Please print and fill out the form entirely.  Present the form at the time of your visit, in addition to your insurance cards, any necessary prior authorization or referrals and a current listing of medications including dosage, please include vitamins and herbal supplements, too.

HIPAA:
Notice Privacy Practices

You will be asked to sign a form that describes how your personal health information is used. The form will also disclose how you can obtain access to this information. Please review this form carefully, keeping in mind that if a person or family members name is not listed on this form, we will not be permitted to give out any information. A copy of the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is displayed in a three ringed binder located in the waiting room. Our Privacy Compliance Officer will be glad to answer any of your questions regarding this matter.

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Insurance

Our center accepts most insurances. We also accept patients who do not have insurance. We do not want anyone to be denied medical care because of inability to pay. If you have difficulty understanding or paying your bill, we encourage you to discuss your situation with an office staff member. We will be glad to assist you. If prior authorization, or referral, is required please contact your insurance company or your Primary Care Physician (PCP) prior to your scheduled appointment. We will do our best to help you with your insurance matters but it is the responsibility of the patient to understand his/her insurance coverage. In the event of a denial, error or non-covered service, the patient is financially responsible for all services rendered.

Many insurance companies do not pay for more than one procedure at a time. As a result of these restrictions we must implement the following guidelines; procedures are limited to one per visit, problems are limited to one or two at a time and we may not be able to perform a procedure at the same time as a visit.

Expenses not covered by insurance include cosmetic procedures, deductibles, co-insurance and copayments. Patients are responsible for their copayments and/or their deductibles at the time of service. Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card. Please bring your insurance card and driver's license to your appointment.

Lab Results & Diagnostic Testing

We understand and are sympathetic to the anxiety that waiting for test results may incur. Biopsy results normally take 7-10 days. Only abnormal results are reported to patients. Abnormal results may warrant surgery. You will be notified by a personal letter from our
physician if additional treatment is necessary. Please contact our office to schedule a follow up appointment after receiving a letter.

If your other lab works results are within normal limits, we will not notify you. We prefer that you keep your follow-up appointments so that we can review your lab result with you personally.