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Preparing for a Visit

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A number of things can be done by the patient to prepare for the first visit that can make the experience much easier.  It is important that the patient become an active member of the health care team.  Here are some important recommendations. 

Please bring the following with you to your appointment:

Health insurance card
Co-Payment (due at appointment)
Referral forms (if applicable)
A list of the physicians and addresses that you want reports of the consultation sent
Recent medical records including operative reports, pathology (biopsy) reports, and radiology reports, lab tests
Recent radiology films including x-rays, mammograms, CAT scans, MRI scans and ultrasounds (dropping these off prior to your appointment for review will save time)
Pathology slides for review
Please check with our secretaries that all necessary information has been received prior to your visit
A list of all your medications and allergies to medications
Write down questions prior to your consultation
Feel free to bring a family member or close friend to the appointment to take notes and help ask questions

The HemOnCare physicians participate in many private insurance plans, HMO's and PPO's including:

Medicare
Fidelis
NYLCare (Sanus NY Life)
AARP
GHI
Oxford
Aetna
Guardian
PHS
Alicare
Hartford
Prudential
Anthem
HIP
Travelers
APWU
Horizon
United HealthCare
Blue Choice
John Hancock
US HealthCare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Magnacare
US Life
Cigna
Mail Handlers (NALC)
1199
Connecticut General Life
MetLife
32-BJ
Elderplan
MetraHealth
Most Local Unions
Empire
Metropolitan Life

 

 

DISCLAIMER: The HemOnCare Online website is designed for educational purposes only and is not for the purpose of rendering medical advice or professional services.  The information provided at the website should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease.  It is not a substitute for professional care.  Any specific questions you may have regarding an individual's medical condition, including concerns you may have related to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other cancer therapies should be directed to the individual's primary care physician or other attending physician.  In addition, if you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.

Send mail to akiva@hemoncare.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: February 21, 2003

© Akiva Novetsky