FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS:
Prescription Refills
: Please allow 48 hours for refills. Therefore, please call
us or have your pharmacy call two days prior to the empty refill.
Triplicate prescriptions must be picked up and filled within 7 days. If
a duplicate prescription must be rewritten, there will be a $5.00 charge
for the prescription.
Cancelling an Appointment
: If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please
notify the office at least 24 hours in advance. This courtesy will allow
us to see other patients who need our services. No shows will be billed
a $25.00 service fee.
After Hours and
Emergencies: If a situation arises where after hours care is
needed, please call (512) 323-5465 and you will be directed to the
number you need to call.
Nurse Calls :
Medical questions are normally called back within one hour from the time
you call unless the nurse is extremely busy. If your circumstance is an
emergency, please inform the receptionist and she will locate a nurse
immediately.
Requests for Schools
: Forms for school, day care and camp forms, immunization
records or other similar forms usually require 48 hourss to
complete.
Referrals to a
Specialist: Should you need a referral to a
specialist, your PCP is required to evaluate a patient's condition and
necessity for a referral. If the referral is deemed necessary, the
referral nurse will process the paper work. Many of our insurance
companies require pre-authorization and take several days to complete.
Please allow ample time if your current referral is ready to expire.
Attention Deficit Disorder
Evaluation : Drs.Katalenas also provide
counseling for children with Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD , ADHD)
and other behavioral disorders. For more information about these
services, please contact the office at (512) 733-5437. |