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- Referral/appointments
You do not need a referral from a physician to be seen in our office
unless it is required by your insurance company. Please consult
with your employer or insurance carrier if you are uncertain of
the requirements.
- Ages We Treat:
We see patients of all ages. Dr. Linehan is certified in Pediatric
and Adult Allergy & Immunology.
- Are We Accepting New Patients?
Yes, we are accepting new patients of all ages.
- Conditions We Treat:
Allergies to Airborne Allergens
Allergies to Foods/Drugs/
Allergies to Latex
Asthma
Hives/Rashes
Chronic Sinusitis
Immunodeficiencies
Recurrent Ear Infections Due to Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Allergic Skin Disorders
Recurrent Respiratory Infections
Angioedema
Allergy Related Symptoms
Nasal Polyps Due to Allergies
Occupational Exposures to Allergens
Pet Allergies
Poison Ivy Reactions
Chronic Cough
- Procedures Performed:
Skin Tests (prick and intradermal)
Rhinoscopy
Pulmonary Function Tests/Exercise induced asthma & Methacholine
challenges
Immunotherapy/allergy shots for airborne and insect allergies &
Xolair (anti-IgE)
Skin Biopsies
Immunizations/Flu Shots
Desensitization for drug allergies (including but not limited to
aspirin challenge)
Patch testing for contact/skin allergies
- Insurances we Participate
with:
We currently participate with the following insurances: Blue Cross
Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Priority
Health, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Contract Health (with voucher),
Little Traverse Band of Odawa Indians Contract Health (with a reference
number), ASR-Physician's Care, Standard Tricare, Tricare for Life
and Tricare Prime, Cofinity-PPOM, and Aetna.
- WE DO NOT HAVE ANY CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE,
CIGNA, MEDICAL MUTUAL, MERITIAN HEALTH, SEAFARERS OR ANY OF THEIR
ASSOCIATED NETWORKS OR REPRICERS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: COALITION
AMERICA, NPPN, IHP, PHS, HPO, VIANT, IHG, BEECH STREET, GLOBAL CLAIM
RESOURCES OR ANY HEALTHSMART HOLDINGS. ANY INFORMATION ON
THEIR COMPANY WEBSITES OR WITHIN THEIR PROVIDER DATABASE CLAIMING
A NETWORK RELATIONSHIP IS INCORRECT.
- Payment Policies:
Our office accepts payment
by personal check, cash, Mastercard or Visa. Payment for non-covered
services, copays and deductible amounts are expected at the time
of service. See Pre-registration for full financial policy.
- Allergy Injection Policies:
Allergy injections are given on a walk-in basis on designated days
and hours. The current injection schedule can be obtained by
calling the Petoskey office at 231-487-6575 #5 or can be found on
this site by clicking the announcements button. Allergy injection
patients visiting our beautiful resort area are welcome with appropriate
records from their personal physician/allergist. We require all
immunotherapy patients to remain under observation by our staff
for the twenty minute period following administration of the injection.
- Minor Patients:
Minor patients must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when
medical services are rendered.
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