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We
offer a full range of general surgery options
with specialization in surgical oncology and
minimally invasive techniques. We are accepting
new patients and accept most insurance. We take
pride in our patient focused practice and have
an excellent staff to help take care of you.
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Privacy
Policy and HIPAA
In compliance with a federal
regulation known as the "HIPAA Privacy Rule," the
physicians and staff of Upper Chesapeake Surgical Associates
are providing you with a summary of the Privacy Rule.
This notice describes how medical information about
you may be used and disclosed and how you may access
this information. You may request a copy by calling
our office.
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 Appointments
If
you are coming to our office for a consultation and you
or your primary care physician suspect you may need a
surgical procedure, this first meeting will be to confirm
that surgery is necessary. We will ask you to return
to see us for the procedure. This allows us to schedule
the amount of time needed to do the procedure and it
allows us to contact your insurance if authorization
is needed.
Referrals
Many insurance plans require referrals including HMOs. We will not be able to see you without the referral. We ask you to have your referral sent to us prior to your appointment or that you bring a copy of the referral with you to your appointment. We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Registration and History Information
We require all new patients to complete Patient Registration and Patient History Forms. You should plan to arrive at our office 30 minutes before your first appointment to allow us to make sure all information is complete for when you see the doctor.
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Surgery
If you require surgery, we will contact you to schedule the surgery time and date. The following information link may be helpful in getting some background on your procedure.
Tests
Many insurance plans ask that you go to a particular facility for tests. This includes laboratories, x-ray facilities and hospitals. We make every effort to send you to the appropriate facility, however, insurance plans may change preferred providers at times and we do not always receive timely notification of the change. We appreciate your help in ensuring that you are going to a facility that your plan approves.
 Prescription Refills
Prescription refills
for medications prescribed by our physicians are to
be obtained during our office hours of Monday through
Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This allows
us to have your medical record available for the physician
to review.
Insurance
We
see patients from many insurance plans. Please bring
your insurance card with you, as we will make a copy
of it for our records. We know it is not always easy
for you to know everything about your insurance. We
will work with you to ensure we are following the right
process for your insurance company. We also ask that
you notify us if your insurance changes at any point
during your visits with us. We also ask to copy your
valid driver’s license as proof of identification.
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Payment
We collect co-payments at the time of your visit as required by your insurance plan. Please be prepared to pay your co-payment when you come to see us. If you are paying for your own health care, we request that you pay for your office visit on the day of service. We will establish a payment plan for surgery, if required.
Disability
Forms
We will complete
disability forms for minimal fee.
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