PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC. 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 PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC 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 66 providers across 2 locations, PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC 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 PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC. 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.

PALOMAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, INC has admitting privileges at 24 hospitals:

• CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• DUPONT HOSPITAL LLC
• EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
• GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
• HEMET GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
• HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
• KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO
• KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS
• PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
• PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
• PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL
• PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER
• RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
• SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
• SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
• SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR
• SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE RANCHO SPRINGS HOSPITAL
• TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL
• UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
• UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER

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