MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD. 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 MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD 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 47 providers across 1 locations, MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD 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 MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD. 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.

MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD has admitting privileges at 23 hospitals:

• ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
• BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER
• CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
• COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON
• COX MEDICAL CENTERS
• COX MONETT HOSPITAL
• MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
• MERCY HOSPITAL - CASSVILLE
• MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE
• MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN
• MERCY HOSPITAL LEBANON
• MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD
• MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
• MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER
• NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR
• OZARKS HEALTHCARE
• PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
• ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
• TEXAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• TRIOS HEALTH
• UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS

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