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Appointments
We request that you make appointments for the Family Practice clinic. Please give a 24 hour notice if you need to change or cancel an appointment. Where allowable, there will be a charge for no-shows. Payment is due at the time of service.
We accept most PPO insurances and HMOs through Oasis IPA. Our staff is happy to assist you in determining if your insurance plan is accepted at Kerrigan Family Medical Group. If you're covered by a plan that Kerrigan Family Medical Group accepts, the co-pay portion of the charges is expected at the time of visit. Medicare insurance claims are electronically filed on your behalf at no extra charge.
Please contact your pharmacy when your medication is due for a refill. Please allow 24 hours notice so that you do not get stuck without medication.
If you need to reach us after business hours, call (760) 360-0333. There is someone on call 24 hours a day that can be reached through our answering service.
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Q. What information do I need to provide to the receptionist when an appointment is made?
A. Please provide the following:
1. Full Name
2. Phone Number
3. Problem you're being seen for
4. Insurance Information
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Q. What is a Family Practice Doctor?
A. A Family Practice specialist is a doctor who has completed 3 years of residency training in variety of fields after medical school. Family Practice combines the essence of an old fashioned General Practitioner with additional training. We are able to take care of most medical problems and refer to various sub-specialists when appropriate.
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Q. What is a Nurse Practitioner (N.P.)?
A. A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has completed additional training in medicine. They usually have the equivalent of a masters degree. Most have previous medical experience in nursing, and are very knowledgeable about medicine and caring for patients. They are known for being compassionate and thorough professionals.
Nurse Practitioners perform many of the duties of a physician and are supervised by physicians. Most specialize in family medicine, others specialize in fields such as Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) or pediatrics.
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Q. What is a Physicians Assistant (P.A.)?
A. A Physicians Assistant has 2 years post-graduate training in medicine, equivalent to a masters degree. Most Physicians Assistants have medical backgrounds before going to P.A. school. Both P.A.'s and N.P.'s are supervised by physicians. They are used in virtually all specialties of medicine and function much the same as a physician.
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Q. What is the difference between a D.O. and M.D.?
A. Both DOs and MDs attend 4 years of medical school and have several years post medical school training in the field of their choice. DOs go to an Osteopathic Medical School which provides additional training in the evaluation of structure, function and manipulation. Some DOs do manipulation and some do not. The similarities of the two professions far exceed any differences. The Kerrigans did complete an MD Family Practice residency in the Navy and are Board Certified by the Allopathic (MD) certifying board.
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Q. What languages are spoken at Kerrigan Family Medical Group?
A. English and Spanish.
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