Appointments
There are two convenient ways to make an established patient- well child appointment, by phone or online. Please call us or if you prefer use the online appointment request form Please Note: If your child is having a problem or is not feeling well, please call the office directly, to avoid delays. All of our forms are available online to download, fill-out and print. You may type directly into the form and print at your convenience. If you have any questions regarding which form you need, please give us a call or send us an email. We accept most all insurance carriers, including Medicaid. It is always best that the insurer verify with their insurance carrier that we are in network prior to their visit Accepted Insurance section. Please bring to every visit: Photo ID, Insurance Card and Shot Records (as needed). Co-pays and co insurances are expected at the time services are rendered. We accept major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express and cash. If there have been any recent changes to your address or phone number please notify our receptionists in writing.
TIPS FOR REDUCING NEW PATIENT WAITING TIME
Prior to your appointment have all your forms filled out and if possible brought in ahead of time. Have all the appropriate documents required: Immunization records, Birth certificate, New patient packet, Insurance card, a parent/guardian DL or state ID and any important previous medical records needed such as a recent hospital visit or last physical.
Download and fill-out forms for your visit online from our Online Forms section. For your convenience you may email the forms directly to the office to info@merchantpediatrics.com, be sure to include the appoint time and day in your subject box and a good phone to call you in the message box in case we need to reach you. If you have any questions regarding which form you need please give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to assist you.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your child’s scheduled appointment time. This will allow enough time to complete any necessary paperwork.