Participating Insurance carriers
We Accept:
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Alliance - only with Northwestern Lake Forest
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS HMOI (site 447 Endeavor Health)
- BCBS Blue Advantage HMO (site 447 Endeavor Health)
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (site 447 Endeavor Health)
- BCBS BlueChoice
- BCBS Medicare Advantage
- Cigna
- Employers Health Network
- Essence Health Medicare Advantage
- First Health/Coventry
- Galaxy Health Network
- Humana HMO (NW-LF or NSU)
- Humana PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Imagine Health (only NW-LF)
- PHCS/Multiplan (No practitioner or preventative)
- Preferred Plan/INTERPLAN
- Tricare (select)
- United HealthCare
- Unicare PPO
- Zelis Network (only NW-LF)
Effective 1-1-25 Marketplace Exchange Plans:
-BlueCrossBlueShield Blue Precision HMO (site 447 Endeavor Health)
-BlueCrossBlueShield Blue Choice PPO
CONTACT OUR OFFICE (847)356-9300 TO VERIFY ACCEPTED PLANS
Medicaid and State Insurance Plans are not accepted by our office.
Hospital Affiliations: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
NorthShore University Health System-Highland Park Hospital
A hospitalist will be onsite to communicate with our doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Please bring a current ID and current insurance card, filled out paperwork (for new patients, existing patients need to re-register every year), and a list of your current medications/dosages (or as best as you can remember).
When should I arrive for my appointment?
Please arrive approximately 10-15 minutes early to your appointment to ensure all pertinent information is prepared and you get the most out of your time with us.
Do I have to pay for my visit at the time of my appointment?
Most insurances charge a copay at the time of your visit. If you do not have insurance or your insurance is not covered at our location, payment will be due at the time of your visit. Check the 'Participating Insurance Carriers' section of our website for a full list of participating insurance carriers, verify with your insurance carrier personally, or call our front desk at (847)356-9300 with questions.
Who do I contact if I am sick after hours?
If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If it is an urgent non-emergency, after hours, and you are a current patient, please call the doctor on call (224)406-7791. Please know in advance which hospital is in your insurance plan; NSU-Highland Park, or Lake Forest. For after hours, patients that call the doctor on call may be charged a telephone visit for medical advice.
How do I refill my prescriptions?
*for certain refills, you MUST to be seen for a med check by a provider, this is standard office policy* Have your pharmacy fax your refill request to our office (847)356-7260; please allow 48 hours for processing.
What is the age range for new patients?
We accept new patients between the ages of newborn and up, and offer family and internal medicine.