PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES. 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 PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES 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 133 providers across 11 locations, PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES 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 PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES. 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.

PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES has admitting privileges at 21 hospitals:

• ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
• CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER
• CHRISTUS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
• CHRISTUS ST VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
• COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL
• DR DAN C TRIGG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER
• GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS
• LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
• LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL
• MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• MIMBRES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• NOR-LEA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
• PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
• REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
• SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
• SOCORRO GENERAL HOSPITAL
• THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS

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