EMERGENCIES

A physician is on call for cardiovascular emergencies at all times.
If you call (919) 220-5510 after business hours, the answering service from Durham Regional Hospital will answer your call and page the doctor on call.  He/she will return your call as soon as possible. 

QUESTIONS & PRESCRIPTION REFILLS

If you are an established patient, feel free to call our office during office hours for any cardiovascular concerns. A nurse will either answer your question or discuss the concern with a physician and call you back later that day. Messages received after 4:30 Monday through Thursday or 3:30 on Fridays will be returned the next business day. Please call for prescription refills only during office hours

INSURANCE

Most insurance companies require prior approval for consultation, tests, and office visits.  It is your responsibility to obtain approval if any is required and to confirm that your physician has sent the appropriate authorization. Please check with our office prior to your visit to see that it has been received in order to avoid rescheduling. Copayments are due at the time of the visit.

The professionals in our business office are very knowledgeable and willing to answer any question regarding payment.  It is our policy to bill your insurance as a courtesy to you. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Regarding medications:
www.pparx.org
www.mypillbox.org

Regarding minorities:
www.blackhealthcare.com
www.4woman.gov/heart

Regarding peripheral vascular disease:
www.padfacts.com

Regarding hypertension:
www.ash-us.org

Regarding general information:
www.healthatoz.com
www.merck.com

Regarding nutrition:
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search