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Are you accepting
new patients? Who can come see you? What are your office hours? How do I contact you? How do I transfer my medical records to you?
What do you charge?
What office
procedures do you do?
How do I obtain
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Are
you accepting new patients?
Yes, I am currently accepting new patients on a limited basis. If you choose to become
a patient, you will need to schedule a new patient visit so that I can
become familiar with your medical history and we can get to know each
other. That way, when an urgent situation develops, I can more effectively
meet your needs.
back to top Who can come see you? My clinic is open to all patients regardless of age, insurance plan, or financial status. Private contracts must be signed by all Medicare patients prior to being seen. back to top What are your office hours? I am currently seeing patients from 8:00 - 4:30 every day except Fridays, weekends, and holidays. The office is closed from 12:00 - 1:00 (12:00 - 1:30 on Tuesdays) for lunch. I am available for minor emergencies outside of regular office hours; this would involve a drive time fee in addition to regular fees. back to top How do I contact you? You can reach me at my office by phone (307) 237-5478, fax (307) 237-5575, or email info@DoctorDrewMD.com. If you are calling after hours, you may leave a message on my answering machine, or you may choose to contact me at the phone number provided in the message. If you find email convenient for medical questions or advice, please fill out this form and return it to the office. For all emergencies, please dial 911. back to top How do I transfer my medical records to you? You may request records directly from your former provider, or you may fill out a records request at my office, and we will fax the request to your former provider. back to top |
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What do you charge?
The fees vary according to the length of your visit and payment is due at
time of service.
back to top What methods of payment do you accept? I request payment at the time of service and accept cash, personal or business check, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), debit cards, Visa and MasterCard. back to top Are you a Preferred Provider with any insurance companies? No, I am not contracted with any insurance companies, Medicaid or Medicare. back to top Will you file my insurance paperwork? No, I am not contracted with any insurance companies, HMOs, or PPOs, nor do I bill any of these companies directly as I feel that insurance is the responsibility of each individual. However, I provide a receipt documenting your payment and universal claim form HCFA-1500 with all charges and codes required for insurance processing. Patients are encouraged to submit these forms to their private insurance carriers for reimbursement. back to top Where do I find the Medicare contract? Please click here to down load the form or you may choose to pick a form up at my office. This form must be signed prior to your first visit. back to top Do you offer a senior discount? Yes, a 15% discount is given to all patients of Medicare age for all my services. back to top Why do you charge for phone calls, emails, letters, and forms? When you contact me with a medical question, I am giving you professional advice just as I would if you were sitting with me in my clinic. The advantage of a clinic visit is that I can make physical observations, order tests, etc. However, the advice is still valid and involves my time, training and medical expertise. Charging a fee allows me to devote quality time to your issues, instead of treating them as interference with my "real" work and hurrying through as quickly as possible. back to top |
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What
office procedures do you do?
I do laceration repairs (stitches), mole removal, cryotherapy (freezing)
for warts and other lesions, ear wax removal, skin tag removal, and
newborn circumcision.
back to top Do you prescribe birth control? No. I feel strongly that using synthetic hormones for birth control purposes is harmful to your health. There is growing evidence that they increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer and blood clots, as well as gall bladder disease. back to top What special services do you offer? When requested, I do newborn circumcisions on the 8th day. I offer saliva testing, bio-identical hormone restoration therapy, preventive health and nutrition consultations, and diabetes prevention counseling. I will also see nursing home patients on site rather than requiring them to come to my office. back to top Do you make house calls? Yes, when necessary. A charge for drive time will be assessed in addition to usual patient fees. To accommodate patients who require handicap access, I will make a home visit at no additional charge. back to top How does your Christian faith impact the way you practice medicine? As I have grown in my Christian faith, I have come to understand that wellness has both a physical and a spiritual aspect. There are times when poor spiritual health can lead to physical symptoms and illnesses; poor physical health can also impact a person’s spiritual well being. I try to be prepared to deal with my patients’ physical and spiritual issues. I also pray for my patients and, when asked, with them. back to top |
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How do I
obtain medication refills?
Refills should be obtained by contacting your pharmacy. They will
fax us a request, which we will return by the end of the day. After hours
refill requests will incur a nominal fee. When the office is closed for holidays or vacation, we would prefer to handle refills prior to our absence. You may always call your pharmacy and they will fax us a request which we will return within the next business day if possible. If an emergency refill is needed, you may contact Dr. Woodward via phone or email. There may be a nominal fee. back to top Do you see patients in the hospital? No. I have found that when patients are sick enough to be in the hospital, they usually need care that involves other specialties. When my patients require hospitalization, I refer them to a specialist or a hospitalist. I will be in frequent contact with the hospitalist/specialist, and I will continue to follow my patient's progress and make suggestions as needed in order to provide the best possible care for my patients. A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in caring for patients in the hospital, while maintaining close contact with the primary physician in order to have direct access to all pertinent patient information. A hospitalist is in attendance day and night and can reassess a patient’s treatment plan frequently, caring for needs and problems as they arise. Previously I could see a hospital patient once or maybe twice a day, as I was also seeing patients in my clinic as well. If one of my hospital patients needed my immediate attention during clinic hours, I would have to leave my clinic patients waiting or reschedule them; this was never convenient for anyone. By enlisting the assistance of a hospitalist, I can effectively eliminate these problems, and ensure excellent care for all my patients. back to top What if I need to be seen when Dr. Woodward is on vacation? If it is an emergency, please go directly to the Emergency Room or dial 911. Otherwise, you may wish to choose Urgent Care, InstaCare, or wait until Dr. Woodward returns from vacation. Dr. Woodward will also be available for brief consultations by cell phone or email contact. back to top How will your decision to opt-out of Medicare affect my relationship with the hospital and other doctors? My decision affects only our relationship; hospital services, hospitalists, and doctors you see for other needs will not be affected by my decision to opt-out of Medicare. You can still use Medicare to pay for lab work, X-rays, MRIs, physical therapy, and services provided by the hospital, and other physicians who accept Medicare. Medicare will normally pay for tests that I order, and Part A coverage is not affected. Some secondary insurance plans may reimburse you for my services. If you, as a Medicare patient, choose to see me as your physician, you will need to sign a private contract prior to your visit with me. back to top |
