How do I Find a Doctor Directory?
If you don't have a doctor, you may want to know the best way to go about finding one. A doctor directory can put you in touch with a number of doctors in your neighborhood and surrounding areas. Many health care plans will accept certain doctors. You can find a doctor that is accepted by your particular plan. When you are serviced by a doctor accepted through the plan, the medical costs you incur are usually lower. To find a doctor directory, you may have to check several resources.
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Ask the hospital receptionist or clerk. If you have ever gone to the emergency room, there was a receptionist to take your personal information and let you fill out forms. She will have information about a doctor directory. Ask for a handout with the website on it. You can also call a local hospital in your area and ask for a doctor directory.
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Check with the human resource department at your company. The human resource department will have a doctor directory in your benefits package. If you don't get one with your benefits packet, ask for one.
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Call Medicare and speak with a representative. She will be able to provide you with the doctor directory for all doctors that participate in Medicare. The phone number is 800-633-4227. Medicare is a federal health care program designed for those 65 years of age and older.
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Search by various categories on the doctordirectory.com website. When you locate the directory, you will be able to search by location, health care provider and by the type of medical specialty provided.
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