how to get a doctor referral?

If you are seeking a doctor referral you must first visit your primary care physician. Your primary doctor can then examine you and evaluate your specific concern. If they deem it necessary, they will then make a doctor's referral for you to see a specialist about your medical issue.

If your insurance requires you to see someone from a list of specialists, you should bring the list with you to your primary physician appointment.

• Verify your health insurance information

Next, you should make contact with your health insurance company to find out if they have any referral requirements. Make sure that the doctor you have been referred to by your primary care physician is a preferred provider by your health insurance company. This makes sure that your visit to the specialist will be covered by your insurance.

• Make an appointment with the specialist you want to see

Once your health insurance company has approved the doctor referral, you can then call the specialist's office to make an appointment. In some cases, your primary physician might schedule your first appointment with the specialist for you. Also, you should make sure that any relevant medical records are forwarded to the specialist's office.