Where is Augusta Pediatric Associates?
Fax: (706) 651-0729. Email: [email protected]. Directions: 1245 Augusta West Parkway Augusta, GA 30909. At Augusta Pediatric Associates, we cover a wide variety of services for or patients. Here are the patient resources our patients may need. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
Why is it important to see a doctor for a child?
It is often important that your child be seen in order to determine which, or if, medication is needed. Frequently, our physicians will require a visit to make that determination.
What is the phone number for the VIP portal?
For questions regarding the VIP portal, contact [email protected] or call 706-446-0024. If you are already a patient portal user and need technical support, please call 877-621-8014. You shouldn't have to wait to get your health information. Now, you don't have to! Introducing Virtually Informed Patient (VIP).
Can I connect my fitness tracker to my health record?
We now offer the ability for you to securely connect some of the health management apps you may use (i.e. fitness trackers) to your health record. This new process provides access to your health and wellness data that will enable you and your care team to make informed choices. If you are interested in this opportunity, let us know. Once we receive your request, we will work with the appropriate vendors to determine if they meet the technical requirements in order to establish a secure connection.
How many divisions are there in the Department of Pediatrics?
One of the largest departments at the Medical College of Georgia, the Department of Pediatrics is comprised of 12 divisions with full and part-time faculty, pediatric residents, subspecialty and research fellows, and numerous postdoctoral fellows.
Is Augusta University a medical school?
We are proud to be part of the Medical College of Georgia, one of the oldest and largest medical schools in the country and part of Augusta University and the University System of Georgia.
What is Pediatric Partners of Augusta?
Pediatric Partners of Augusta is the largest private practice group of Board Certified Pediatricians, which helps children to grow into healthy and happy young adults. 706-854-2500. Home.
What is a patient centered medical home?
The patient-centered medical home is a care delivery model that puts patients at the forefront of care. Treatment is coordinated through the primary care physician with other clinicians in order to ensure a patient receives necessary care when appropriate in a timely manner. The PCMH model emphasizes team-based care, communication and coordination, which is associated with lower health care costs and higher quality care. PCMHs emphasize the use of health information technology and after-hours access to improve overall access to care for patients. One of the overarching goals for PCMHs is to build better and long-lasting relationships between patients and their clinical care teams.
Do pediatric partners of Augusta accept new patients?
It is the policy and practice of Pediatric Partners of Augusta that all patients be vaccinated or declaring that they plan to vaccinate before becoming new patients to the practice. It is not our intent to lose or not accept new patients. However, we must regretfully ask that parents who refuse all vaccinations choose another pediatric practice.
Billing
We require payment of your co-payment and past-due account balances at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, debit and all major credit cards. (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover.)
Insurance
We will submit claims to most major insurance carriers. Please bring your insurance card and I.D. with you to every visit so we can ensure that our records are accurate.
Cancellations or Rescheduling
To better serve the needs of all our patients, we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule appointments. We make every effort to stay on schedule, although emergencies arise.
