Referrals
What is the process for obtaining a referral?
New Referrals
Please schedule an appointment to discuss the need for a new referral. Your provider will determine whether a referral is medically appropriate.
At checkout, you will be asked how you would like to receive your referral: mail, email, or office pickup. If you choose email, please confirm with the front desk that we have your correct email address on file.
Once your referral is completed, it will include the specialist’s contact information so you may schedule your appointment directly.
Specialist-to-Specialist Referrals
If a specialist recommends that you see another specialist, please schedule an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss the new referral.
Many insurance plans require specialist referrals to be authorized through your primary care provider. A recommendation from one specialist to another does not always meet your insurance plan's referral requirements.
How long does it take to receive a referral?
Referral authorizations often require coordination between our office, your insurance plan, and the specialist's office.
Processing times vary. Please allow up to 7 business days for routine referral authorization. Some referrals may take longer depending on your insurance plan or the information required.
We appreciate your patience while we work to process your referral accurately.
Who schedules the specialist appointment?
Patients are responsible for contacting the specialist directly to schedule an appointment. Our office does not schedule these appointments on behalf of patients.
Will the specialist receive my medical information?
When appropriate, our office sends relevant medical records, such as recent visit notes, laboratory results, and radiology reports, to the referred specialist.
However, we strongly recommend that you bring copies of these records to your appointment. We are happy to provide printed copies or send them to you by email upon request.
Will your office receive the specialist’s report?
We request that specialists send us their visit notes, lab results, and any additional reports following your appointment. However, this is not always guaranteed.
To ensure continuity of care, we recommend obtaining a copy of your specialist visit summary and bringing it to your next appointment with us so it can be added to your medical record.
Request a referral here
FAQs about Referrals
E-mail: referrals@doctorfeanny.com