GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA. We recommend:

• Calling ahead to verify your specific insurance plan is accepted
• Checking with your insurance company's provider directory
• Asking about payment options if your insurance isn't accepted
• Inquiring about self-pay rates and payment plans

Important: Even if GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA accepts your insurance, specialist services may require referrals or prior authorization.

Wait times can vary depending on the type of appointment and provider availability:

• Routine primary care: Usually 1-3 weeks for established patients
• Annual physicals: May need to book 2-8 weeks in advance
• Specialist appointments: Can range from 2-12 weeks depending on the specialty
• Urgent care: Same-day or next-day appointments often available

With 58 providers across 4 locations, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA offer online patient portals where you can:

• View test results and medical records
• Schedule appointments
• Message your healthcare team
• Request prescription refills
• Update your contact and insurance information

Ask about portal access during your first visit or call their main office to get set up with online access.

New patient acceptance can vary by individual provider and location within GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA. Here's what to do:

• Call the specific location you're interested in
• Ask about new patient availability for your preferred provider type
• Inquire about wait lists if your preferred doctor isn't taking new patients
• Consider other providers within the group who may have availability

Large medical groups often have multiple providers in each specialty, increasing your chances of finding an available doctor.

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA has admitting privileges at 16 hospitals:

• ANMED HEALTH
• CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
• PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
• PRISMA HEALTH PATEWOOD HOSPITAL
• PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL
• PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• PRISMA HEALTH GREER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL
• PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL
• PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
• SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
• ST FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN
• STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL
• TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER

This network gives you access to specialized care while maintaining continuity with your primary medical team.