Please review our office policies, prior to making your appointment.


SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS

Please call 201.567.3370 and our staff will help you schedule your appointment, or answer any questions you may have.



FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Payments are due at the time of service. Co-pays and Balances are to be paid at the time of visit, without exception.

Our office accepts checks, cash, and the following credit cards:



It is important to be aware of your insurance plan policies regarding: co-payments, deductibles, co-insurances, in- and out of network status and responsibilities, and referral requirements.



MISSED OR CANCELLED APPOINTMENTS

If you are unable to keep an appoinment, we ask that you kindly provide us with at least 24-hour notice.

Patients that miss or cancel their appointment with a specialist, Jerald Zimmerman, MD with less than 24-hour notice will be charged a NO SHOW or FAIL TO CANCEL fee.



REFERRALS

If you know you need a referral, please call the office at 201.567.3370.

Please provide the following when requesting a referral:
Your Current Medical Insurance
Your Phone Number
Your Diagnosis
Specify how to send the referral (Mail or Pick-up). We do not fax referrals.
Name of the Doctor (for whom you need a referral)
Specialty of the Doctor
Doctor's Provider ID
Doctor's Office Phone Number
Doctor's Fax Number
Doctor's Office Address
Appointment Date



MEDICATIONS AND REFILLS

We will not refill medications outside of our office hours.

Please provide us with at least 48 hours notice for when you need a refill.

Most pharmacies will provide a three-day emergency supply of a medicine without a doctor's approval if you forget to have it refilled prior to a weekend.

Prescription drugs must be regulated carefully. If you have not been seen for a while, you may be required to come in for an evaluation. This ensures the safe use of sometimes dangerous medications.


CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

These are drugs closely monitored due to their potentially addictive nature.
Be aware that they often require monthly visits to obtain hard copies of the prescription.



CONFIDENTIALITY AND YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

All of your medical records and communications are completely confidential and may be released to a third party only with your written permission.