DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS. 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 DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS 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 177 providers across 5 locations, DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS 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 DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS. 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.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS has admitting privileges at 20 hospitals:

• CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
• COALINGA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL
• COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER
• EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL
• FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
• GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
• JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
• JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
• L A DOWNTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
• LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• MEMORIALCARE LONG BEACH MEDICAL CENTER
• NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER
• PIH HEALTH DOWNEY HOSPITAL
• PROVIDENCE QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
• SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
• ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
• SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
• ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSP & TRAUMA CTR

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