CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC. 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 CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC 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 37 providers across 20 locations, CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC 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 CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC. 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.

CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC has admitting privileges at 26 hospitals:

• ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER
• ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
• AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER
• CGH MEDICAL CENTER
• EDWARD HOSPITAL
• ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• FRANCISCAN HEALTH CRAWFORDSVILLE
• FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS
• FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE
• FRANCISCAN HEALTH MOORESVILLE
• GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI
• GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO
• GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT
• INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
• MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
• NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
• PRESENCE SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
• PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
• PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL
• SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• SSM HEALTH ST AGNES HOSPITAL-FOND DU LAC
• TRINITY ROCK ISLAND

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