Office Policies
I look forward to seeing you on your scheduled appointment date. My office may contact you a few days prior to your appointment to confirm the appointment date and time, pre-register standard information and remind you of the upcoming appointment. When checking-in, it may be necessary to obtain copies of insurance ID card(s) in order to bill your insurance company.
If you are a new patient, information may be sent to you from my office ahead of your appointment in an effort to streamline the check-in process.
Appointments & Cancellations
With the exception of serious emergencies, it is expected that you keep your appointments. If you need to reschedule an appointment, it is necessary that you advise the office at least 24 hours in advance. Your consideration in this matter will allow me to accommodate other patients who could benefit from an appointment.
Emergencies
PLEASE DIAL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU NEED IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY CARE!I will always try to be available for emergency calls after hours. However, my ability to provide any meaningful care over the phone under emergency circumstances is very limited.
Please use an abundance of caution, and seek-in-person medical attention immediately if there is any concern of potentially life-threatening or serious medical issues.
NOTE: It is not possible to schedule emergency appointments online.
NIOSO DPC Membership
Nioso DPC is a membership-based practice. We are not providers in any medical insurance plan, nor do we bill medical insurances. This includes Medicare.Membership enrollment in Nioso Direct Primary Care requires the use of a credit card, and consent to automatic withdrawal of monthly fees.
The amount of the fees are based on age.
60+ years of age: |
$126/month |
30-59 years of age: |
$100/month |
18-29 years of age: |
$75/month |
12-17 years of age: |
$50/month |
However, if there are two members in a household, the first is the full fee, but the second person is only HALF the fee, ie 50% discount.
So, a couple in their 50s, would pay $150/month. If 60+ years of age, then for two it would be $189/month, etc. Cost for families with 3 or more household members would be calculated accordingly.
Patient Forms
For convenience, office forms may be available to complete prior to your appointment to help save some time. We may send them by email, or even regular “snail” mail, if necessary. They may include the following:
- Patient Registration
- Medical History
- X-ray Records Release
- HIPAA Compliance
- Consent
- Financial Agreement
Currently, we are working to have most if not all the forms in an online format, that can be signed online as well.
Note: These files are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe® Reader®, you can download it for free by clicking here.
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