Where is your Patient Portal?
Click here.
Do you take my insurance?
We are currently contracted providers for Blue Cross Blue Shield, FirstChoice, LifeWise, Premera, Regence, and Uniform. We are “Out-Of-Network” for most other carriers and are not contracted with Medicare or Medicaid. Please check with your benefits administrator or your health insurance carrier regarding the specifics of your policy.
What should I bring with me to the appointment?
Please bring your insurance information, a picture ID, any previous medical records, radiographs (plain films or CD/DVD), MRIs, EMG/NCVs, operative notes, consultations and anything else you feel might be relevant to your situation. There is complimentary WiFi internet access in the office. If your doctor is running late, we will try to inform you ahead of time; appointments may be delayed by emergencies, coordination of care, required administrative tasks, complicated patients with lengthy medical records, internet and software glitches, and other unanticipated and/or unavoidable circumstances. We apologize in advance, and appreciate your patience!
Do you have any advice as to how to talk to your doctor?
Click here for a helpful podcast from NPR about how to talk to your doctor.
What about Covid?
COVID19 is a highly contagious, potentially fatal viral illness, that is easily spread via air and touch; and, people can be contagious without symptoms. Telemedicine visits are utilized when clinically appropriate. Currently, patients and employees are screened for COVID symptoms, and history of exposure or fever. Patients and physicians wash their hands prior to any physical contact. UV HEPA air filters are in each exam room. State, federal and hospital COVID guidelines change frequently - please inquire about our current protocols.
What about patients traveling from out-of-town?
Please call the office for current information related to Covid and travel. We suggest travel insurance, and recommend obtaining a Covid test prior to traveling.
What about workmen’s compensation claims?
Dr. Ericson is not contracted with L&I. Dr. Oseto is contracted with L&I, but has limited involvement. Please note this office does not open claims, re-open claims, add-on to claims, file appeals, or manage chronic disability. Please call for more details.
What about Independent Medical Exams or liability cases?
Please have your legal representative contact the office directly.
I want to see you, but you are not in my health insurance network, and I have no out-of-network benefits. What can I do?
Seattle is fortunate to have a large number of particularly well-trained orthopedic hand surgeons. You can search for a highly qualified board certified orthopedic hand surgeon through the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and/or through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons websites.
“I need some forms signed by the doctor...”
Please submit the forms to the front desk on arrival, at least 72 hours before you need them to be completed; prepayment of a nominal fee is required for some forms. Also, please note that some forms require only confirmation of medical facts and a signature, but others are complicated and can take substantially more time to complete. There is a charge for this service.
Where do Drs. Ericson and Oseto perform surgery?
Surgery is performed at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA, and the
Edmonds Center for Outpatient Surgery in Edmonds, WA.
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