What services can you provide?

A Family Nurse Practitioner has advanced training in a Family Medicine clinic setting providing primary care. They have experience in treating a wide variety of acute and chronic health conditions.

Do you accept insurance?

In short, no. In long, we cooperate with insurance but it requires a little leg work on your part. We provide an invoice to be submitted towards your out-of network benefits. Call the nunber on the back of your insurance card to ask about your benefit specifics including your remaining deductible and out of pocket expenses for the year.

What are common medical concerns treated during my visit?

• Rash /eczema /ringworm
• Acne/dandruff
• Hair Loss/thinning
• Headache/migraine
• Eye irritation/discharge
• Ear infection
• Sore throat/ sinusitis/ allergies/ cough/ chest cold
• Asthma/ COPD/ chronic bronchitis
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Stomach pains/ indigestion
• Constipation/diarrhea
• Menopausal Symptoms
• Vaginal discomfort/discharge
• Painful periods
• Pain on urination/ pelvic pain
• STD testing and treatment
• Contraceptives/ Plan B/ PrEP therapy
• Benign prostatic hypertrophy
• Penile discharge/ testicular pain
• Erectile dysfunction/sexual dysfunction
• Minor injuries
• Low back pain
• Depression/anxiety – management + referrals + coordination of care
• Sleeplessness/ relational-interpersonal distress
• Employement Physical/ Annual Physical/ Wellness Visit

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Can I text you for follow up questions after my visit?

Yes! Included with every visit is one week of text support, up to 3 messages from us daily.

What information do I need to provide to insurance company to request reimbursement or to apply it to my out of pocket expenses for the year?

Julia Standefer, FNP-BC, APN-C, IBCLC, Phone: 917-342-2066, Fax: 623-666-6752, NPI# 1836076560, EIN #85-1789024. Make sure to keep the name of the insurance representative you spoke with and get a reference number for the call for your records.

Isn't my insurance supposed to pay for lactation consultations under the affordable care act?

Yes it is! But it isn't always straightforward. This is a helpful rescource for just that: https://www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/final_nwlcbreastfeedingtoolkit2014_edit.pdf