New Patient FAQ
How far in advance should I call to make my annual appointment?
I'm a new patient. What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
Will you accept my insurance?
Can I bring my child to my appointment?
Do you provide services for Spanish-speaking patients?
Can I make an appointment using your Web site?
Can I request a prescription refill using your Web site?
How far in advance should I call to make my annual appointment?
We open our schedules approximately three months in advance, and appointments are usually booked approximately two months in advance. You will receive a reminder from About Women OB/GYN when it’s time to schedule your annual exam. Please take the time to schedule your appointment as soon as you receive your reminder.
I’m a new patient. What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
The best way to prepare for your visit with us is to complete all forms (patient history, patient registration, and privacy practices) prior to your appointment and then bring them with you on the day of your visit. You’ll also want to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Will you accept my insurance?
We accept most major insurance carriers. If you don’t see your insurance carrier on the list below, please note that our list of participating insurances changes frequently and you should call you insurance carrier to ask if we are a participating provider.
Participating Insurance Carriers:
- Aetna US Healthcare HMO & PPO
- Alliance PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of VA – Anthem
- Blue Cross of National Capital Area
- Capital Care
- CareFirst/BlueChoice
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Healthkeepers
- Capp Care
- Medicare
- Medicaid (we are not currently accepting new patients)
- MDIPA
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi
- United Healthcare
If you have additional questions about insurance and billing, please see our Insurance and Billing FAQ.
Can I bring my child to my appointment?
Our exam rooms are not childproofed and we cannot provide supervision during exams. Infants and toddler are welcome in carriers or strollers or with another person who can provide supervision. We respect parents’ judgment in the case of older children. Children are not permitted to be in the room during any special procedures.
Do you provide services for Spanish-speaking patients?
We welcome patients of all ethnic backgrounds; however, our translation services are limited. We ask that non-English speaking patients bring their own translators to their office visits. Dr. Stein speaks Spanish; however, the translator will be essential to the administrative part of your visit.
Can I make an appointment using your Web site?
We are currently in the process of adding this functionality to our Web site. We anticipate that we’ll be able to offer this services by spring of 2004.
Can I request a prescription refill using your Web site?
We are currently in the process of adding this functionality to our Web site. We anticipate that we’ll be able to offer this services by spring of 2004.
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