Patient Information

Insurance

I am not a provider for Medicaid nor for any Medicaid sponsored plans like Salud, BCBS or Presbyterian Centennial Care or NM Health Connection.

I have opted-out of Medicare. I do see Medicare recipients under a private contract agreement. Charges for office visits are due at the time of visit and cannot later be filed or charged to Medicare or any other Medicare-sponsored plan.

Prescriptions

At the time of your visit I will provide you with any prescriptions you may need. They will have an adequate number of refills appropriate to your specific needs and situation. I generally give enough refills to last for 6 months following your visit.

When you pick up your prescription from the pharmacy, check the label on the bottle for the correct medication, dosage, instructions, number of tablets and also the remaining refills.

When you pick up your last refill, call my office and make an appointment for a follow up visit. This is your responsibility!

I will not "call in" or fax medications such as benzodiazepines. This policy ensures that you receive appropriate treatment.

Do Not ask me to renew medications prescribed by another physician.

Lab Test Results

I am willing to discuss all abnormal test results with you during an office visit. Once I receive a report, be it a blood test, x-ray, MRI etc., I will call you to make an appointment.

If another physician ordered a test for you, follow up with them. I will not call you with results of tests which were ordered by another provider.

Nevertheless I am always available and willing to discuss any test results with you. You would just have to take the initiative and call my office and make an appointment.