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Useful Information => Physicians => Topic started by: nftwoed on July 13, 2013, 08:09:07 am

Title: Specialist as PCP?
Post by: nftwoed on July 13, 2013, 08:09:07 am

Hi;
   Does anyone have an Internal Medicine Specialist or Internist as their PCP? I believe one must be recommended by a regular GP for this?
   Maybe an Internist or Internal medicine Specialist could better interface something as AN, NF-2, etc. to something more ordinary as bladder infection, hypertension, etc?

Title: Re: Specialist as PCP?
Post by: CHD63 on July 13, 2013, 09:16:53 am

My PCP is an internal medicine specialist who is wonderful to interface my medical issues.  I had no recommendation from a GP.

Clarice

Title: Re: Specialist as PCP?
Post by: terisandler on July 13, 2013, 03:52:00 pm

If you are in an HMO, you would probably need a referral from your PCP of record..  I am in a PPO and do not need referrals.  The most accurate way to find out is call - your insurance carrier customer service number and, if they don't require one, I would probably the specialists office to see their policy.

Title: Re: Specialist as PCP?
Post by: nftwoed on July 14, 2013, 08:59:26 am

Hi;
   I've wondered how their education is superior to an MD?

Title: Re: Specialist as PCP?
Post by: terisandler on July 14, 2013, 09:38:57 am

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5650614_internal-medicine-vs_-general-practitioner.html

Title: Re: Specialist as PCP?
Post by: prisca on July 14, 2013, 05:50:54 pm

PCP requirements probably depend on your particular insurance.  For my insurance women can choose a family practitioner, an internist, or a gyn as PCP.  Men can choose family practitioner or internist.  Currently I don't need referrals, but when I did, my internist as my PCP provided them.