What is the process for obtaining a referral?
New Referrals:
Please schedule an appointment to discuss your need for a new referral. At checkout, you will be asked how you would like to receive your referral (mail, email, or pickup). If you prefer email, please confirm with the front desk that we have the correct email address on file. Once your referral is prepared, it will include the specialist’s information for scheduling your appointment.
Specialist-to-Specialist Referrals:
If one specialist recommends another, please make an appointment with your primary care physician to discuss the referral. Insurance regulations require that referrals between specialists be approved by your primary care provider. While a specialist can recommend another, the referral must go through primary care for authorization.
How long does it take to get a referral?
Referral authorizations can be complex and may require communication with your insurance and the specialist’s office. This process can take several days to over a week. We request that you allow at least 10 business days for the authorization to be processed. We appreciate your patience as we coordinate with all involved parties to ensure your referral is completed correctly.
Who makes the appointment?
Please contact the specialist directly using the information provided on your referral to schedule an appointment at your convenience. Our office does not schedule these appointments on behalf of patients.
Will the specialist have my information?
We send the most recent visit notes and any recent labs or radiology results to the referred specialist by fax. However, it’s also a good idea to carry hard copies of these documents with you, which we are happy to provide as a printed copy or via email.
Will you receive the report from my specialist visit?
We request that specialists forward visit notes, lab results, and any additional reports to us, but this is not always guaranteed. It’s helpful if you obtain a hard copy of these documents to bring in at your next visit, ensuring they are scanned into our records and available for your own files.
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E-mail: referrals@doctorfeanny.com