- Copies of your medical history, x-rays, and/or lab reports if you have them
- List of any medications that you may be taking and their dosages
- Your insurance information and card (i.e., HMO, Medicare, Medicaid)
- Any forms you were asked to bring with you
- Any questions you may have for your doctor
If you are insured under a managed care plan, before your appointment:
- Confirm that the provider you will be seeing is a participating provider in your plan and obtain any prior authorization, if required
- Confirm that any service you will be receiving is covered under your plan and obtain any prior authorization, if required
- Your insurance information and card (i.e., HMO, Medicare, Medicaid)
- Obtain any necessary referral authorization from your primary care physician before seeing a specialist
- Be prepared to pay your co-payment at the time of service
