Simple & secure, telehealth video services are for those unable to leave their residences. Whether it’s a routine follow-up or addressing a more pressing need, telehealth appointments allow our teams to provide essential care.
Contact your insurance company to verify your plan’s coverage (this information can generally be found on their website or by calling the number on the back of your insurance card).
Call your gastroenterologist’s practice to inquire about a telehealth appointment. Our schedulers will ask you to confirm your insurance information and will tell you your payment responsibility for the services rendered.
About 5-10 minutes before your appointment, one of our staff members will call you to start the check-in process. Make sure your phone is nearby and the device you’ll be using for the appointment is on and connected to the internet.
Once you’re checked in over the phone, you will receive an appointment link via email.
Click the link, type in your name and click “Check In”.
Allow the browser to access your video and microphone.
Plans are regularly updating their telehealth policies as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Please contact your insurance company to verify your plan’s coverage by visiting your insurance company’s website or calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
If you cannot access our telehealth video services because of technology constraints, please call your physician’s care center. Many of our practices are offering phone calls with providers or communication between the patient and provider through our online patient portal.
No – telehealth visits are not recorded, and no patient information is stored in the telehealth system. Your provider will take notes as they normally would in our secure electronic medical records system, which is separate from our telehealth technology.
No, telehealth is accessible to patients regardless of diagnosis. Whether it’s a routine follow-up or addressing a more pressing need, our telehealth appointments allow our teams to review your symptoms and provide care.
No. As of now (3/31/20), insurance companies are not requiring prior authorization for telehealth visits. We will continue to monitor the regulations and policies, and we will keep our patients informed if anything changes.
A smart device with audio/video capability (cell phone, tablet or computer)
