Referrals to Specialists
Many specialists in the area require a referral from our office before scheduling you for a consultation. This involves our providers assessing you medically, writing a brief note to the specialist, then sending them your most recent office note, labs, and other test results. This is done to ensure the specialist has the most accurate and up to date information on your medical condition. Our staff often needs to fill out forms requesting the appointment as well as satisfying the rules of your insurance company so that you do not get billed for the visit to the specialist. Therefore, we require that you be seen in our office before we complete the referral. Occasionally, specialists are willing to see patients without a referral from their primary care provider. This often depends on your insurance coverage and their office policy. You may call their office to inquire directly.
Where Do I Get My Tests Done?
Blood Work
We run a few lab tests in our office (called point of care testing) so you can get results right at your visit. We also partner with BioReference Laboratories (BRL) to draw blood in our office every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am - 1pm. BRL is accepted by most insurance plans, including Medicare. Some commercial insurance plans may require you to go to IU Health, Community, or a different outpatient lab. If you are a cash pay patient, Any Lab Test Now in Greenwood or Avon has the lowest local pricing.
Remember, always check with your insurance first! These are just general guidelines.
Radiology
General x-rays can be done most easily at Franciscan Mooresville. Plain x-rays do not require an appointment. You can walk in at any time (with an order) for these. After 5:30pm, you must register for your test through the Emergency Department.
Other tests like mammograms, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds and DEXA scans require pre-scheduling. Call 317-528-8555 to schedule for any Franciscan location (Mooresville, Greenwood, Indianapolis or Plainfield). A few alternatives for X-rays, CT, MRI and ultrasound imaging are Rayus Radiology in Greenwood or Avon or Proscan Imaging in Avon or Greenwood.