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How can Laurencin Personal Physicians offer such extensive
services?
The annual membership fee allows Laurencin Personal Physicians
to limit the number of patients to approximately 15%
of most primary care practices, ensuring more time and
much greater availability for each patient. |
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Does Laurencin Personal Physicians accept insurance?
Laurencin Personal Physicians accepts patients with most
major insurance carriers, including Medicare. Each
member must have a non-HMO health insurance, usually
a PPO plan, for health-related services such as specialty
care, hospital fees, laboratory and x-ray. |
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Will my insurance cover the annual fee?
No. The annual fee is not a reimbursable medical expense.
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How much is the annual fee?
The annual fee is $3300, payable annually or in quarterly
or monthly installments. Discounts available for partner memberships or two people per household.
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What if I get sick away from home, or have an emergency?
Your medical records, including medication, allergies,
lab results, and EKGs, are accessible 24 hours a day
using a secure, web-based system; we are also always
available by phone and email for consultations. In
an emergency, our services are no substitute for calling
911. However, we are prepared to coordinate with emergency
room personnel to ensure that you receive care in a
timely manner. |
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Am I limited to a certain
group of specialists?
No. Laurencin Personal Physicians can refer you to the
best specialist available on your insurance panel. |
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How do I join the practice?
As a first step, prospective members of Laurencin Personal
Physicians are invited to participate in a no-obligation
interview with Dr. Laurencin. The purpose of the interview
is to answer your questions and to get a sense of your
health concerns. We will decide together if the practice
meets your needs. |
