Practice FAQs
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We provide house call services in Westchester County (NY) and Fairfield County (CT), Medical encounters outside of these areas can be considered on a case-by-case basis. We also provide services at your workplace or hotel if necessary.
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Visits are not covered by insurance and are directly billed to you on the day of your visit. We will provide you with a billing agreement prior to your visit.
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During a house call visit, we offer primary care services, urgent care, preventive care, chronic disease management, minor procedures, and more. Please refer to this list for additional details.
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Upon booking, our doctors will review your scheduling preferences and provide clear and reliable appointment expectations. We will notify you immediately if any delays are expected and will send a text message when he is en-route with an ETA. As we intentionally keep our bookings limited, we expect to adhere to our booking times.
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New patients will communicate directly with our doctors to coordinate the best appointment time.
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Convenience: a physician visit to the home or office can minimize time away from work for busy professionals. Evening and weekend hours add to this convenience
Homebound patients whereby traveling to a clinic is overly burdensome
Comfort: receive care in the comfort of your home, which is ideal for those who are averse to visiting medical facilities
Visitors from out-of-town can quickly establish care and receive timely care in the absence of having established relationships with physicians
Back-up care: have a backup physician in case your primary care doctor is unavailable
Collaborative care: Our doctors can provide a hands on examination and relay his findings/recommendations to your specialist when helpful.
Personalized care: Our doctors will have more time to spend with each patient, allowing for more thorough and personalized care tailored to your needs
Reduced Exposure to illness: avoiding crowding clinical settings can reduce exposure risk, especially for those with weakened immune systems.
Post-Surgical Care: Patients recovering from surgery may prefer house calls for follow-up visits to avoid the discomfort and risk of traveling while healing.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Patients receiving palliative care or those at the end of life often prefer to remain at home, where they are most comfortable, surrounded by family.
Privacy: Some individuals may prefer the privacy of their home for medical consultations, especially for sensitive or personal health issues.
Continuity of Care: House call physicians can observe the patient's living environment and family dynamics, providing insights that can lead to better overall care and health outcomes.
Avoidance of Hospitalization: For some conditions, receiving timely and appropriate care at home can prevent the need for hospitalization, reducing both the physical and financial burdens associated with hospital stays.
Luxury and Exclusivity: Some individuals may prefer the exclusivity and personalized service of a house call physician as part of a luxury lifestyle.
Cost Efficiency: Fee-for-service house calls can sometimes be more cost-effective than concierge medicine memberships, especially when considering the overall quality and time spent with the physician.
Flexibility: House call physicians often offer more flexible scheduling options, accommodating the patient's availability and reducing the need to take time off work or other commitments.