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Once you have an appointment scheduled to see one of our physicians there are a few things we need you to do before you arrive. Our physicians need your help to make your visit as effective as it can be. Please follow all of the steps below.
- Bring or have your primary care physician send us any pertinent records and test results.
- Bring all of your current medications with you. We prefer that you bring the bottles so that we can insure that they are recorded properly into your medical record with us.
- Please bring your current insurance card(s) to insure that your visit is billed properly.
- Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow time to fill out any necessary paperwork we may need before seeing the physician.
- If you do not have a St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Registration Card (red or white in color), please call (734)712-7000 prior to your appointment with us to pre-register. Please have your physician's address and phone number for our records.
- Please be sure to bring your referral authorization form if you are covered under an HMO / PPO insurance plan OR check to see if your primary physician has sent the referral to us.
You will be taken to an exam room by one of our Medical Assistants who will ask you a few questions, record your blood pressure, pulse, weight and review your medications.
Your cardiologist will come in and review your symptoms with you as well as your history. He/she will then provide a plan for further evaluation if necessary.
If you have any specific questions for your cardiologist, it may be helpful to write them down and have them ready to ask. Your first appointment will be approximately 40 minutes in duration.
Payment is due at the time of service for all co-payments and deductibles. Fees vary depending on the type of appointment and services you have. Method of payment can be made by cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard.
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