Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients in East Bridgewater MA

There are several ways to go about finding a primary care doctor in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. You can ask family, friends, and colleagues about any recommendations they may have for a good primary care doctor. Ask them about their experiences with their primary care doctor. Does the primary care doctor listen to their concerns and take them seriously? Are they organized and do they spend an appropriate amount of time with each patient? You may think of more questions to ask, but it is wise to get as much information as you can before choosing a new primary care doctor.
 
You can also check in with your insurance provider, which is a good way to ensure that primary care services will be covered. Your insurance provider should have a list of primary care doctors that they partner with. You may be able to access that list on your insurance provider’s website or by calling and asking for a list of providers they partner with in the Massachusetts region.
 
We also welcome you to consider our primary care doctor at Nova Medical Group in East Bridgewater, MA! Dr. Akash Patel, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats all his patients with compassion and expert knowledge. We accept most major insurance plans at Nova Medical Group Medical and are happy to see any new patient.

Primary care doctors often accept new patients. However, there are times when a primary care doctor have reached their limit on the number of patients they can see. When this occurs, they will likely not accept any new patients. If the primary care doctor is available, they will usually happily take on new patients.

The best time to find out how your primary care doctor goes about providing care to patients is early on! As such, it’s a good idea to come prepared with helpful questions that can give you insight into how the primary care doctor will provide care to you as a new patient.

With that in mind, here are some helpful questions to ask a primary care doctor as a new patient:
 
– How would you describe your approach to the patient-physician relationship?
– Do you accept my insurance plan?
– What hospital do you admit patients to?
– How do you handle emergencies or situations where urgent care is needed?
– How far in advance will I need to schedule appointments?
– Who will I see for appointments when you are unavailable?
– Does your office keep paper or electronic medical records?
– What is your area of expertise, and are you board-certified?
– What experience do you have?
– Are you okay with me bringing family members or friends to my appointments?
– What are your payment policies?
– When I need a specialist, can I count on you to find the best one for me?
– Can I call, text, or email you with non-urgent concerns, and when should I expect a response?
– Do you provide telehealth services?

When approaching a new primary care doctor, it’s a good idea to do some preparation work beforehand. Thinking of questions to ask like those provided before you see a new primary care doctor can help you make the most of your appointment. You can also make a list of priorities that highlights what you are looking for in a primary care doctor. After your first visit with them, take some time to think about the consultation to determine whether they will be a good fit for you.

As Nova Medical Group is a primary care clinic, we do ask that patients schedule an appointment in advance of coming to the clinic.
 
If you’re looking for a new primary care doctor, we welcome you to give us a call or schedule an online consultation with us at Nova Medical Group to see if we will be a good fit for you!  We are conveniently located at 401 N Bedford St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333. We serve patients from East Bridgewater MA, West Bridgewater MA, Easton MA, Abington MA, Brockton MA, Taunton MA, Raynham MA, and surrounding areas.