At Benke Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, we value every patient’s time. Your appointment time is the time set aside to see your provider. We would like to work with you to efficiently prepare and maximize your one-on-one time with the provider and to keep waiting times to a minimum. Preparation for your appointment may eliminate delays in treatment and diagnosis or the need for return appointment.
Please bring the following items to your appointment:
- Your current insurance card(s)
- A current form of identification, ie. Drivers license, ID card or other government issued form of picture ID.
- A list of all current medications to include dosage, frequency, and prescribing physician. This should include all over the counter medications or herbal supplements. A typed list is preferred, however if you do not have a list, bring your medications with you to your appointment.
- A list of past surgeries (specially any ENT related procedures)
- Bring ANY previous test results of lab (i.e. allergy testing), pathology, x-rays, sleep studies, or anything performed at another providers office, hospital, or ER that is pertinent to your treatment. If you have had sinus imaging, you must obtain the films and/or CD from the imaging facility in addition to the report for review.
- If you have a Managed Care or HMO insurance plan, a referral from your primary care physician may be required by your insurance to see a specialist. This must be obtained before the appointment can be scheduled. We must be able to verify the validity of the referral to ensure coverage by your plan. It is the responsibility of the patient to know the type of policy you have and if a referral is required.
- Written parental authorization if someone other than a parent/legal guardian accompanies a minor child 0-18 years of age.
Failure to provide any of these requirements may result in the need to reschedule your appointment.