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Frequently Asked Questions
If I join Braun Internal Medicine, when can I be seen?
Usually I am able to see new patients within a week.
Chronic Pain, Addiction and Controlled Substances
Please read my practice policy on those issues here.
Can I join if I have Medicare?
Yes, no problem, you can join. However, by law you are required to sign a written acknowledgment that neither you nor PhoenixDPC may bill Medicare for services rendered here. Medicare will still cover any laboratory testing, imaging, medications, or hospitalizations prescribed by our offices.
How long is the membership term?
We have a monthly membership cancellation. We don’t want you having to stay if you don’t like Direct Primary Care. Cancellation without reason before the end of any month is good enough for us and gives you maximum flexibility.
How Do I cancel my membership?
Call, email or text us before the end of any month and your membership will not renew the following month. However payment for the running month is still due, even if your payment draft date is later in the running month than the day you submitted your cancellation.
If I join now, can I add my family later?
Of course, if we still have room, Just let us know when you do, so we can combine all family members and know that you belong together.
Can you still refer to specialists?
Yes. I refer to specialists who will consult on your behalf and I will help coordinate your care (included). If you need to go to a specialist, you can use your insurance, if you have a policy.
What if I must go to a hospital?
I am communicating with the hospitalists who work at the hospitals in the area. I do not go to the hospitals myself, but I will obtain the records of your treatment and follow through with your care once you are discharged.
How do labs/imaging work?
We have agreements with major labs in the area. Patients will have the option to bill through us (about 90% discounted) or they can file through their insurance company. However, if going through insurance, we cannot guarantee how much you will pay out of pocket as that becomes subject to your deductible now (you will need to contact your insurance company to find out what the allowable for specific labs and services is). We also negotiated preferred cash rates at imaging centers for our members that will beat most deductibles which are available to you.
Do you provide gynecological exams in office or refer out?
With your consent, I will perform breast exams in office as well as pap smears and bi-annual exams (included). If you are not comfortable or prefer to be referred, I will be happy to do so. The service of the third party provider would be at your expense or subject to insurance billing.
Do you continue to offer weight management?
Yes I do, I will be glad to continue to help you achieve your weight loss and maintenance goals.
Why should I pay for this and my insurance?
If you would rather take control of your own primary care with your doctor, we suggest choosing DPC and opting for a higher deductible plan for any care required outside of primary care. With the low cost of your membership your spending may stay below the amount of your annual deductible while you never have to think twice whether you make an appointment or not, because if you feel the need you just call or see the doctor at no additional cost.
Can I pay with my HSA?
Yes and no is the short answer. The Affordable Care Act has recognized DPC membership, but the IRS list of “qualified medical expense” has not been updated yet. Currently the membership fees are not eligible, however there is a bill in congress waiting to be passed, so this will hopefully soon be possible, but not yet. All itemized expenses outside of the membership, labs and medications for instance are eligible.
Privacy Policy
Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to www.brauninternal.com and Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Braun Internal Medicine, P.C.. include www.brauninternal.com. The Braun Internal Medicine, P.C.. website is a Medical Practice site. By using the Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of your Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you elect to use certain products or services available on the Site. These may include: (a) registering for an account on our Site; (b) entering a sweepstakes or contest sponsored by us or one of our partners; (c) signing up for special offers from selected third parties; (d) sending us an email message; (e) submitting your credit card or other payment information when ordering and purchasing products and services on our Site. To wit, we will use your information for, but not limited to, communicating with you in relation to services and/or products you have requested from us. We also may gather additional personal or non-personal information in the future.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties. Braun Internal Medicine, P.C.. may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information. Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. may disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. and/or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Braun Internal Medicine, P.C., or the public.
Automatically Collected Information
Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Braun Internal Medicine, P.C.. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. website.
Use of Cookies
The Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. website may use “cookies” to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you personalize Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. pages, or register with Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. site or services, a cookie helps Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as billing addresses, shipping addresses, and so on. When you return to the same Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. website, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the Braun Internal Medicine, P.C., features that you customized. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. services or websites you visit.
Links
This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
Children Under Thirteen
Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under the age of thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website.
Changes to this Statement
Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on our site, and/or by updating any privacy information on this page. Your continued use of the Site and/or Services available through this Site after such modifications will constitute your: (a) acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.
Contact Information
Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. has not adhered to this Statement, please contact Braun Internal Medicine, P.C.. at: Braun Internal Medicine, P.C., 114 Canal Street, Suite 501, Pooler, Georgia 31322
Effective as of May 11, 2017