Participating Insurance carriers
We Accept:
- Aetna
- Alliance - only with Northwestern Lake Forest
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS HMOI (site 447 NorthShore University HealthSystem)
- BCBS Blue Advantage HMO (site 447 NorthShore University HealthSystem)
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (site 447 NorthShore University HealthSystem)
- BCBS BlueChoice
- Cigna
- Employers Health Network
- First Health/Coventry
- Galaxy Health Network
- Humana HMO (NW-LF or NSU)
- Humana PPO
- 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 1-1-21 Marketplace Exchange Plans:
-BlueCrossBlueShield Blue Precision HMO (site 447 NorthShore University HealthSystem)
-BlueCrossBlueShield Blue Choice PPO
-Cigna HMO Plus Network (Northwestern Lake Forest)
CONTACT OUR OFFICE (847)356-9300 TO VERIFY ACCEPTED PLANS
Medicare/Medicare advantage Plans and Medicaid 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 doctorsp
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, patient's 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 at least 48 hours for processing. We also have an independent pharmacy, ProHealth Drugs, available in the main lobby of our building. They offer many free services, and transferring prescriptions is easy, visit https://prohealthdrugs.com/ for more information!
What is the age range for new patients?
We accept new patients between the ages of newborn and 59 years of age. We recommend internists after the age of 59 to ensure the continuation of ideal and specialized care for individual needs.