FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What is primary care?
Answer: Primary care is the care of the whole person. Primary care physicians include general internists, family practitioners and general pediatricians. Helping you stay well is one of your primary care physician's most important objectives. When specialty care is needed, primary care providers coordinated that care.

Question: What insurances do you accept?
Answer: Most major insurances, (i.e. Blue Cross, Blue Chip, United health, Medicare, Cigna, and others).

Question: When is each office opened & what are the fax numbers?
Answer: Varies by location. Click here to find an office with hours of operation and phone numbers

Question: What are the locations and hours of the Coastal Labs?
Answer: Varies by location. Click here to see locations and hours of operation.

Question: What functions can Nurse Practitioners and Physician's Assistants perform?
Answer: They are able to work with patients to address a number of medical conditions. They work directly with physicians in the office where you are seen.

Question: Can Nurse Practitioners and Physician's Assistants write prescriptions?
Answer: Yes, they can write prescriptions for all types of medications.

Question: Do Nurse Practitioners and Physician's Assistants have access to my records?
Answer: Yes, these professionals are fully licensed professionals who have access to your health record.

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