HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICE

Premier Healthcare Associates, PC

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED

AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to carry

out treatment, payment or health care Operations (TPO) and for, other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It

also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. “Protected health information” is

information about you; including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or

future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services.

• Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

Your protected health information may be used and disclosed by your physician, our office staff and others outside of our

office that are involved in your care and treatment for the purpose of providing health care services to you, to pay your

health care bills, to support the operation of the physician’s practice, and any other use required by law.

• Treatment:

We will use and disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and any

related services. This includes the coordination or management of your health care with a third party. For example, we

would disclose your protected health information, as necessary, to a home health agency that provides care to you. For

example, your protected health information may be provided to a physician to whom you have been referred to ensure that

the physician has the necessary information to diagnose or treat you.

• Payment:

Your protected health information will be used, as needed, to obtain payment for your health care services. For example,

obtaining approval for a hospital stay may require that your relevant protected health information be disclosed to the

health plan to obtain approval for the hospital admission.

• Healthcare Operations:

We may use or disclose, as-needed, your protected health information in order to support the business activities of your

physician’s practice. These activities include, but are not limited to, quality assessment activities, employee review

activities, training of medical students, licensing, and conducting or arranging for other business activities. For example,

we may disclose your protected health information to medical school students that see patients at our office. In addition,

we may use a sign-in sheet at the registration desk where you will be asked to sign your name and indicate your physician.

We may also call you by name in the waiting room when your physician is ready to see you. We may use or disclose your

protected health information, as necessary, to contact you remind you of your appointment.

We may use or disclose your protected health information, in the following situations without your authorization. These

situations include: as required by Law, Public Health issues as required by law, Communicable Diseases, Health

Oversight, Abuse or Neglect, Food and drug Administration requirements, Legal Proceedings, Law Enforcement,

Coroners, Funeral Directors, and Organ Donation, Research, Criminal Activity, Military Activity and National Security,

Workers’ Compensation, Inmates, Required Uses and Disclosures, Under the law, we must make disclosures to you and

when required by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate or determine our

compliance with the requirements of Section 164.500. Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures Will Be Made

Only with Your Consent, Authorization or Opportunity to object unless required by law.

You may revoke this authorization, at any time, in writing, except to the extent that your physician or the physician’s

practice has taken an action in reliance on the use or disclosure indicated in the authorization.

◊ Your Rights Following is a statement of your right with respect to your protected health information.

■ You have the right to inspect and copy your protected health information. Under federal law, however, you may not

inspect or copy the following records; psychotherapy notes; information compiled in reasonable anticipation of, or use in,

a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding, and protected health information that is subject to law that

prohibits access to protected health information.

■ You have the right to request a restriction of your protected health information. This means you may ask us not to use or

disclose any part of your protected health information for the purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operations.

You may also request that any part of your protected health information not be disclosed to family members or friend who

may be involved in your care or for notification purposes as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices. Your request

must state the specific restriction requested and to whom you want the restriction to apply.

Your physician is not required to agree to a restriction that you may request If physician believes it is in your best interest

to permit use and disclosure of your protected health information, your protected health information will not be restricted.

You then have the right to use another Healthcare Professional.

■ You have the right to request to receive confidential communications from us by alternative means or at an alternative

location. You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice from us, upon request, even if you have agreed to accept

this notice alternatively i.e. electronically.

■ You may have the right to have your physician amend your protected health information. If we deny your request, for

amendment, you have the right to file a statement of disagreement with us and we may prepare a rebuttal to your

statement and will provide you with a copy of any such rebuttal.

■ You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made, if any, of your protected health

information. We reserve the right to change the terms of this notice and will inform you by mail of any changes. You then

have the right to object or withdraw as provided in this notice.

■ Complaints You may complain to us or to the Secretary of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy

rights have been violated by us. You may file a complaint with us by notifying our privacy contact of your complaint. We

will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

This notice was published and becomes effective on/or before April 14. 2003.

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of, and provide individuals with, this notice of our legal duties and privacy

practices with respect to protected health information. If you have any objections to this for, please ask to speak with our

HIPAA Compliance Officer in person or by phone at our Main Phone Number.

Signature below is only acknowledgement that you have received this Notice of our Privacy Practices:

Print Name: ______________________________ Signature ________________________Date___________

Patient SS#:____________________________ Pharmacy:_______________________________________

I authorize PREMIER HEALTHCARE ASSOC., PC, to act as my agent in helping me obtain payment from my insurance

companies. I authorize payment directly to PREMIER HEALTHCARE ASSOC., PC. I also authorize release of information

necessary to collect any payments to all my insurance companies. I further authorize release of medical information to any

and all physicians involved in my care. I permit a copy of this authorization to be used in place of the original. I authorize the

use of the “signature on file” to be used on all of my insurance submissions. I understand that I am responsible for notifying

the office of any precertification or referral needed for my insurance. Appointments not cancelled 24 hours in advance shall be

billed. The office can call me by my name from the waiting room. Collection costs will be added to outstanding balances. I

understand this request (is/ is not) restricted. I am responsible for my bill.

Signature of Patient or Guardian: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________Relationship to Patient: ________________________DOB:_____________

Home Phone: ______________________ Work Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________

Premier Healthcare Associates, PC Hitesh B. Patel, M.D.

1695 State Route 88 W, Suite A Brick, New Jersey 08724

INSURANCE UPDATE We are committed to providing the best possible care to our patients. We feel this goal is best achieved if everyone is aware of our office policies. In the case of insurance participation by our office, your medical coverage and benefits or reimbursements/expenses, you as the patient have responsibility for understanding your insurance. Please be advised that this office (Premier Healthcare Associates) and its agents make no assurances, inferences nor guarantees regarding your insurance coverage (medical, hospitalization, HMO, PPO, etc.). Although we may participate with an insurance carrier, it is simply impossible for this office to be aware of, or versed in, each particular plan’s coverage, as there are a multitude of insurance plans and coverage options. All patients are required to call their insurance carriers prior to visiting the office to determine if Dr. Patel participates with the carrier(s) and in their particular plan(s). It is also a good time to understand if the plan requires a copayment, a coinsurance or deductible for services provided and if the doctor is considered in or out of network. We will submit your claim(s) to your insurance company and any services not paid by them are your financial responsibility. Our staff will do its best to provide you with the necessary information (such as diagnosis and treatment codes); however, it is incumbent upon you, the patient or guarantor, to verify any insurance coverage regarding your treatment in our office. The relationship is between you and the insurance company. We file insurance claims as a courtesy and for the convenience of our patients. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ascertain benefits and obtain referrals if necessary. Additionally, if you are in a Medicare replacement plan, please provide our staff with the correct insurance card. This card is not the same as a traditional Medicare card (which is generally a social security number with an alpha suffix. Finally, each insurance plan is different and the contract negotiated by your employer may contain restrictions that others do not. In fact, most employer plans offer coverage/premium options that may widely vary from one another, so not all plans are equal. You are responsible to know these restrictions. We are aware of the many frustrations of the current healthcare system/changes and how they affect our patients. However, we must work within the guidelines of the managed care system and your insurance policy. Thank you for understanding. _______________ _____________________________________ Date Signature of Patient/Guardian/Subscriber

Premier Healthcare Associates, PC PATIENT REGISTRATION

(Please Print Legibly)

Hitesh B. Patel, MD: 1695 Route 88 W, Suite A, Brick NJ 08724 Tel: 732-202-7456 Fax: 732-202-7459

Name: Last: ___________________________________First: ___________________________________________MI: _________

Address: ____________________________________ City: _________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________

Cell Phone: ____________________ Home Phone: ________________________ Work Phone: ______________________________

Social Security #: __________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________ Sex: (Please circle) Male Female

Employer: _________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________

Email:______________________________________ Martial Status: (Please circle) Single Married Divorced Separated Widowed

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Emergency Contact: _______________________________________Relationship to Patient: ________________________________

Home Phone: ______________________ Work Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________

Person who should receive bill (guarantor or responsible party)

Name: ____________________________________________ Relationship To Patient: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________ City: __________________________ State: _______ Zip:________________

Home Phone: ______________________ Work Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________

Social Security #: __________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________ Sex: (Please circle) Male Female

Martial Status: (Please circle) Single Married Divorced Separated

Employer: ___________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________

PRIMARY INSURANCE

Ins. Name: _________________________________________________________ Policy: ___________________________________

Ins. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ins. Phone: _____________________________ Group #: ____________________________ Group Name: _____________________

Subscriber: _____________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________ Relationship To Patient: _______________

SECONDARY INSURANCE

Ins. Name: _________________________________________________________ Policy: ___________________________________

Ins. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ins. Phone: _____________________________ Group #: ____________________________ Group Name: _____________________

Subscriber: _____________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________ Relationship To Patient: ______________

I authorize PREMIER HEALTHCARE ASSOC., PC, to act as my agent in helping me obtain payment from my insurance companies.

I authorize payment directly to PREMIER HEALTHCARE ASSOC., PC. I also authorize release of information necessary to collect

any payments to all my insurance companies. I further authorize release of medical information to any and all physicians involved in

my care. I permit a copy of this authorization to be used in place of the original. I authorize the use of the “signature on file” to be

used on all of my insurance submissions. I understand that I am responsible for notifying the office of any precertification or referral

needed for my insurance. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the HIPAA notice of privacy practices. Appointments not

cancelled 24 hours in advance shall be billed. The office can call me by my name from the waiting room. Collection costs will be

added to outstanding balances. I understand this request (is/ is not) restricted. I am responsible for my bill.

Signature of Patient or Guardian: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

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Premier Healthcare Associates, PC Hitesh B. Patel, MD

Board Certified Internal Medicine

1695 Route 88 W Tel: 732-202-7456 Brick, NJ 08724 Fax: 732-202-7459

Office Policy

1. Copay and payments are due at time of service.

2. Any copies requested is $1.00 per page.

3. All test results should be discussed with Dr. Patel in person before you can get a copy.

You are responsible for obtaining the test results and will not be discussed over the

phone.

4. It may take up to 1 week for completion of paper work. There may be a fee for

paperwork.

5. Returned check fee is $40.

6. No show fee is $25 for a follow-up visit and $50 for initial visit and will be enforced.

7. Cancellation/Rescheduling with less than 24hr notice will be charged $25.

8. Please call your pharmacy regarding refills of medications at least 5 business days in

advance to allow sufficient time for pharmacy and our office to receive and respond to

the request for refills. Anxiety and sleeping medications will need to be picked up.

9. Refills will not be done when office is closed.

10. Referrals will not be post-dated and will require 5 business days to be processed.

11. The lab in our office is for your convenience. You may go to a different lab if you

wish. Please have the lab send copies of your blood work results to other physicians.

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Print Name

__________________ ____________________

Signature Date

Premier Healthcare Associates: History Form

Patients Name: Cell Phone:

Date of Birth:

Email:

Drug Allergies/Sensitivities:

Emergency Phone #:

ICD Chronic Medical Problem List

Code

Medications:

Contact Person/Relationship:

Date Past Surgical History

Hospitalizations

Social History:

Tobacco

O No

O Yes ppd x__ years

ETOH

O No O Yes?

Types/Quantity/Frequency? __ _

Illicit Drug Use O No O Yes

Types/Quantity/Frequency ?

Marital Status

OSingle

OMarried

ODivorced OWidow(er)

Empoyed? 0 No O Yes Occupation:

Family History:

Mother: Deceased UO No Ol Yes What age?__ —___ From what? _

Medical history:

Father: Deceased No Ol Yes What age?__ —___ From what? _

Medical history:

Y N Family Member

O ODO Alzheimer’s Dz O ODM a O OBreastCa O O Fe Storage a

O OCAD ee __ O O Glaucoma _ _

O O Cerebrovas. Dz ee O O Hyperchol. a

O OCervicalCancer O OHTN ee _

O OColon CA a O OOvarianCA —

O O Depression ee _ O O Prostate CA ee __

O O Skin CA ee _

O O Thyroid Dz a

Signature: Date: