Referrals

While we provide comprehensive care to our patients there are times when it is necessary to refer to specialists for further evaluation and treatment. Many insurers create a "gatekeeper" model which requires the primary care physician to authorize referrals to specialists. We provide these referrals in consultation with you when medically needed and only after a visit with one of our providers. It is your responsibility to ensure that the specialist you choose to seek care from is covered by your insurance provider. When making an appointment, confirm this information.

Steps to Help Your Referral Process

Check with your insurance company to see who is a participating specialist.
Make your appointment and verify that the specialist is still a participating provider with you insurance.
Some insurance companies require a referral form that must be generated by our practice. Verify this with your insurer.
IF you company requires a special referral form, contact our office with the following information:

name of specialist
phone number of specialist
your appointment time and date

Before being seen you should have received a copy of the referral by mail or if you had requested it to be faxed to the specialist check to see that the specialist has received it. If you have not received it by mail and the specialist doesn’t have it, call our office to make sure the referral has been done. In many cases we cannot backdate the referral and any charges due to the lack of a referral will be your responsibility as per the insurance company.

*If you go to an appointment and your referral is not there or you don’t have it in hand you will be charged by the specialist.

Referral Lists

Click on the relevant list:

Medical Subspecialists

Mental Health Specialists

Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Clinical Social Works

Ancillary Service Providers

Early Intervention
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists

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