FAQs
One Heart is new and you may have some questions about our unique approach to a primary care practice. This FAQ page addresses some of the common questions you may have. If there is a question on this page that is not covered please use our contact form to send our team your question directly and a member of our One Heart Primary team will contact you shortly.
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Yes, you can click here for a list of insurance companies that One Heart Primary Care participates with.
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Yes. Unique to our practice is a membership cash pay option for you and your families primary health care needs. As insurance deductibles along with more restrictive freedoms regarding choices of providers, medications, practices, etc. become more prevalent among the industry One Heart Primary care believes an alternative can be a helpful solution for some. For details on cash pay One Heart membership options you can click here. (This service is coming soon!)
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No, we have the ability to meet urgent care type needs during regular office hours. However, we do require that a small amount of paper work be completed prior to being seen for the first time in our office. We offer cash pay walk in visits for $90 for non insured or non One Heart Primary Care members.
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Contact us. With the advances in modern technology One Heart strives to provide organized, convenient, and familiar care for you regardless of your physical location within the continental United States. Many illnesses can be diagnosed and treated via tele-med. We have built our approach to the primary care service as to strive and work with you as you travel.
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Yes, One Heart desires to provide the whole family with primary care. We believe in establishing relationships with the whole family as to provide the best comprehensive care possible.
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Yes, you will be required to pay the monthly membership per the specific membership you choose. This affordable monthly fee allows for you to be able to access services as needed at any time. This includes same day or next day appointments either in office or tele-health. Being a member gives you direct access when the inevitable unforeseen occurs.
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Yes, however you will be required to re-enroll and will be subjected to the enrollment fee again
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No, An advanced nurse practitioner is not a doctor. However, the skill set of an advanced nurse practitioner provides a unique and well balanced skill set for providing primary care. From sutures, to prescribing medications, to aiding individuals and families with developing a life long health care plan for a whole family the skill set of a good nurse practicer makes for an ideal primary care provider.
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No, unless requested by Laura. Per the state of Tennessee a supervising physician signs off of 20% of a Nurse Practitioners medical charts. As any good provider does, Laura has a good working relationship with an overseeing physician and also has an expanding network of others she consults with regularly.