vendredi 19 janvier 2018

Find Doctors and Medical Facilities

Find tools to locate doctors, hospitals, care facilities, and other medical facilities.

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Finding a doctor you trust or a hospital that fits your needs can be hard. Here are some tips and resources to help you choose:

Check your insurance plan to see if there is a pre-approved list for doctors or hospitals.
Search the MedlinePlus directory for doctors, other providers, and various types of health care centers and services.
Find mental health services and get help for substance abuse.
Review the National Library of Medicine’s checklist of what to look for when picking a primary care doctor.
If you are pregnant, learn some things to consider when choosing a health care provider.
Even if you’re not insured, you can get help from a health care center or community clinic near you.
If you’re enrolled in Medicare, use the Physician Compare website to find Medicare-certified doctors and health care facilities.

Before making an appointment, learn about a doctor’s credentials.

Check to see if your doctors are licensed to practice medicine in the state you live. A state or local occupational and professional licensing board will be able to give you this information.
Use the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Certification Matters lookup to find out if a doctor is board-certified in the appropriate specialty.
Look into how often or how well a medical professional has treated patients with your condition. Contact your state’s health department.
Check with your state medical board for any complaints or disciplinary actions taken against your health care provider..

Get information about the quality of care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals and Veterans Administration hospitals across the country.
Check the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program’s list of accredited hospitals, surgical centers, mental health centers, and physical rehabilitation facilities.