During your initial/in person exam, you and your PPMMD physician will discuss what medications would be most effective in your particular case. At the end of the exam you will be given a prescription. Every 2 months after your initial/in person exam you will be called by PPMMD and consulted over the phone for your refill needs. We don't want you to run out of needed medications so all necessary refills will be called in to the pharmacy of your choice prior to end of your previous prescription.

You have both a Legal Department and a Medical Department -- You must be expensive

We consider ourselves the best in the business and that's exactly what you should want when it comes to your health. Our minimum requirements include at least a once yearly "in person" exam with follow up telephone consults every two months as long as prescriptions are being prescribed. The pricing schedule for a year is as follows: The initial consult-in person is $275. A follow up consult-in person is $150. A follow up consult-by telephone is $100.

How important are my old medical records?

While not mandatory, they are extremely helpful. If you don't have them, then you must have a good explanation for why you don't. Your test results help confirm your diagnosis and rule out problems that must not be overlooked. Your treatment records can serve as another opinion from a previous physician and show what has been tried and what has worked. Without this documentation, we pretty much have to start from the beginning, and this will be more costly and time consuming for you.

How do I get my old medical records?

Simple, they are yours for the asking, and this right is protected by State Law in most states. You simply need to call the doctors office, hospital, treatment center or diagnostic facility where you had treatment or tests done and request them. Make an appointment to pick them up when they are ready, and you can sign for their release when you pick them up.

How do I know if I must return for a follow up consult-in person?

You and your PPMMD caregiver will discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan as well as your need for further supervision. In general, if you have new test results to interpret, new medication to evaluate, or unsatisfactory treatment results, then you will need a follow up consult-in person. This, obviously, is where old records can really help out.