At Persaud Medical we are here to help you. Please review our procedures to ensure efficient service.
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Persaud-Mancusi, please call our office at (631) 470-7915. Appointments for sick visits will be scheduled within 24 hours. Routine follow-up visits are scheduled within a week. Appointments for complete physical exams will be scheduled within 2 weeks (evening appointments may require 3 weeks). Due to the demands of our growing practice and our desire to serve you better, a "No Show Fee" policy of $25 for a missed appointment will be strictly enforced.
ONGOING CARE SCHEDULING
Patients on maintenance medications (i.e., for hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterol, anxiety/ depression) need to be evaluated every 3 months. Patients with history of thyroid disease need visits at least every 4-6 months. All patients should have a complete physical exam annually. Patients participating in our weight management programs need to be evaluated every 2-4 weeks depending on regimen.
PAYMENTS
For your convenience, Persaud Medical accepts cash, personal check or Visa, MasterCard and American Express for any required payments. (Please note that any check returned for insufficient funds will be charged an additional $25 to cover bank charges.)
BILLING INQUIRIES
Questions about bills related to office visits should be directed to Darla at our billing service, ProClaim Medical Billing, at (631) 271-9151. For billing inquiries specifically related to ultrasound testing or lab work, please call our office at (631) 470-7915.
PRESCRIPTION RENEWALS
Please request prescription renewals 1-2 weeks in advance to ensure prior authorization is obtained, if needed. EMERGENCY RENEWALS ONLY: 24-48 hours advance notice is required.
PHYSICIAN REFERRALS
Please place requests for physician referrals at least 7-10 days prior to the appointment date.
TEST RESULTS
Please allow up to 2 weeks for results of laboratory bloodwork and imaging studies unless performed STAT.
NEW PATIENTS
New patients will be asked to complete insurance and medical history forms. For your convenience, you can download the forms below. Please remember to bring the completed forms with you to your appointment along with a valid insurance card and photo ID.
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Insurance
For your convenience, Dr. Persaud-Mancusi accepts most major insurances for covered visits. Check the list below for your plan. If your plan is not listed, please call the office to see if it is accepted. Insurance plans are subject to change at any time, so please confirm your insurance when you make your first appointment.
1199
AARP
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Beech Street
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
GHI
HIP
Emblem Health
Empire Plan
Magnacare
Medicare
Multiplan PHCS
Oxford
Vytra
United Health Care
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