New Patient Information

    Patient Information

    GUARANTOR INFORMATION (Only complete is patient is a dependent):

    Insurance Information

    WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECK'S / ALL CO-PAY'S / BALANCES ARE DUE NOW.

    ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLEASE READ:

    I AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ALL INSURANCE BENEFITS, BASIC AND MAJOR MEDICAL, FOR THIS PERIOD OF MEDICAL, EMERGENCY AND OR DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENTS TO BE MADE DIRECTLY TO EAST ALABAMA PRIMARY CARE, DR. SARAT MEKA / DR. RUBY POWAR. | UNDERSTAND THAT I AM FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHARGES NOT COVERED BY MY INSURANCE PLAN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CO-PAYS, DEDUCTIBLE, NON-COVERED CHARGES, PROFESSIONAL FEES. | WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COLLECTION FEES, COURT COST AND / OR ATTORNEY FEES INCURRED BY E.A.P.C. /DR. SARAT MEKA, DR. RUBY POWAR,FOR PARTICIPATING IN MY CASE. WHILE COLLECTING ON MY ACCOUNT, PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS AUTHORIZATION ARE AS THE ORIGINAL. | AUTHORIZE E.A.G.M.S., IT'S EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS TO CONTACT ME AT ANY / ALL PHONE NUMBERS INCLUDING CELL PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PURPOSE OF TREATMENT, INSURANCE AND PAYMENTS ETC. BY SIGNING BELOW § UNDERSTAND MY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY AS A PATIENT OF E.A.P.C.

    Pharmacy & Medications

    PHARMACY INFORMATION (Please choose one even if you are not on any current medications):


    ALLERGIES (Please indicate NKDA if you have No Known Drug Allergies):

    Please list any medications to which you are allergic and the type of reaction.


    MEDICATIONS (Please list any current prescriptions or over the counter medications):

    Please list the medication along with dosage & frequency.

    **PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT FILL CONTROLLED MEDICATIONS – INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HYDROCODONE/OXYCODONE, XANAX, ADDERALL/VYVANCE, TRAMADOL. WE WILL REFER YOU TO A SPECIALIST.

    MEDICAL HISTORY

    PAST MEDICAL HISTORY (Please check any current or previous conditions):


    PAST SURGICAL HISTORY (Please list all surgeries, performing doctor, and surgery date):


    SOCIAL HISTORY (Please complete entirely):


    HEALTH MAINTENANCE (Please indicate performing doctor, date, and results)

    Women Only


    FAMILY HISTORY (Please list any of the following or any other family medical history):

    Anemia
    Anxiety
    Asthma
    Atrial Fibrillation
    Bipolar Disorder
    Blood Clots
    Cancer (indicate type)

    COPD
    Coronary Artery Disease
    Depression
    Diabetes
    Heart Attack
    Heart Failure
    High Blood Pressure
    High Cholesterol

    HIV/AIDS
    Hyperthyroidism
    Hypothyroidism
    Lupus
    Seizures
    Stroke
    Sudden Cardiac Death


    MEDICAL INFORMATION RELEASE

    I give the physicians and staff at East AL Primary Care permission to release information to the following Family Members, regarding my medical condition (s), test results, appointment, drug and (or) alcohol abuse and financial status.

    Release Option #1



    Release Option #2



    I, the undersigned, allow the facsimile as E-Mail process of prescription request, medical records, orders, and appointment listing to referred facilities to expedite your healthcare.


    Patient Consent

    I understand that, under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), I have certain rights to privacy regarding my protected health information. I understand that this information can, and will be used to:

    • Conduct, plan and direct my treatment and follow-up among the multiple healthcare providers who may be involved in that treatment directly or indirectly.

    • Obtain payment from third party payers

    • Conduct normal healthcare operations such as quality assessment and physicians’ certifications.

    I have been informed by you of your Notice of Privacy Practices containing a more complete description of uses and disclosures of my health information. I have been given the right to review such Notices of Privacy Practices prior to signing this consent. I understand that this organization has the right to change its Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time and that I may contact East Alabama Primary Care at any time at the address above to obtain a current copy of the Notices of Privacy Practices.

    I understand that I may request in writing that you restrict how my confidential information is used or disclosed to conduct treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. I also understand that you are not required to agree to my requested restriction, but if you do agree then you are bound to abide by such restrictions.

    I understand that I may revoke this consent in writing at any time, except to the extent that you have acted relying on this consent.


    Notice of Privacy Practices

    THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND ABOUT HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE CLICK HERE AND REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

    I acknowledge that I received the Notice of Privacy Practices upon registration as a patient for East AL Primary Care, LLC and I acknowledge that I was offered a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices upon registration as a patient for East AL Primary Care, LLC but declined receipt.


    OFFICE AND FINANCIAL POLICIES

    NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENT POLICY: A $30 deposit is required to schedule an appointment for new patients. This fee will be applied to co-pays, deductibles, or procedures and will be reflected as a credit balance until the appointment is kept.

    CELL PHONE USE: Please do not use your cellphone when you are brought back to see your provider. Please put your cell phone silent or turn it off while with your provider.

    FINANCIAL POLICY: All payments are required at the time of service. Co-payments, deductibles, and any outstanding balances will be collected during check-in. Currently, we do not accept checks, but we do accept debit cards and all major credit cards.

    RESCHEDULING, CANCELLATIONS & NO-SHOWS: We understand that circumstances may arise where you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment. Please contact the office at least 24 hours in advance to make changes. If you call over the weekend, please leave a voicemail. We will remind you of your appointment via text, email, and phone.

    NO-SHOW POLICY: For established patients, if you do not show up for your appointment, you will be charged a $25 no-show fee, which must be paid prior to scheduling your next appointment.

    REQUIRED FORM COMPLETION: Completing forms can take time, but they are necessary for your care team. We charge a standard fee for form completion. Please inquire about the costs associated with your specific form.

    PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MEDICATIONS: There is a $10 fee for processing prior authorization requests for medications. Please note that the completion of prior authorization does not guarantee approval by your insurance company. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the final decision.

    MEDICATION REFILLS: Patients must be seen at least every six months to receive medication refills. For refills on Acid Reflux, Arthritis, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar/Diabetic, Cholesterol, and Stomach Medications, please contact your pharmacy directly. Controlled substances must be seen for one to three months, this is at the providers’ discretion.


    Non-Covered Waiver

    Under your health plan, you are financially responsible for co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles for covered services, as well as those services that exceed benefit limits. You are also financially responsible for all non-covered services as defined by your health plan contract. For example, this may include services such as flu vaccinations, EKG’s etc. The services or products may or may not be covered according to your health plan. Your acknowledgement below indicates that you have been advised of this information and that you agree to pay for any services not covered under your plan.


    **AT THIS TIME, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FILLED OUT THIS ENTIRE FORM TO THE BEST OF YOUR CAPABILITY. USE “N/A” OR “NEVER” IF NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU. WE ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE YOU UNTIL WE HAVE THIS FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU**