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 Health care is changing. More focus is being placed on outpatient services and community care.
Finding quality healthcare in a setting which offers a broad spectrum of services is important for today's on-the-go family. Now and in the future, health-care systems which provide services from the outpatient to the inpatient arena will ensure better patient care through continuous quality management.
Through Saint Margaret Mercy Medical Associates, you will receive the services you need close to your home. Our clinics are located conveniently throughout Northwest Indiana and southeast Chicagoland. We offer services ranging from pediatric to geriatric care.
Our clinics are electronically linked to Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers for easy access to test results of specialized services performed at the hospital. Our clinics participate in and offer consistent coverage in many managed care plans throughout our service area.
Staff
Saint Margaret Mercy Medical Associate physicians demonstrate experience, strength and expertise in their respective fields. We've added nurse practitioners to work in collaboration with our physicians to better meet your health-care needs. Our clinic staff will assist with any questions you may have about services offered by Saint Margaret Mercy Medical Associates.
Appointments
To make an appointment, just call the clinic site nearest your home. We offer flexible office hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet your individual needs. A map listing all of our clinics -- addresses and phone numbers -- is available by clicking on the map and/or clinic of your choice.
Admitting privileges
Saint Margaret Mercy Medical Associates is a primary-care physician network owned and operated by Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers in Hammond and Dyer, Ind. Please ask your physician on specific admitting arrangements with Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers and/or other institutions.
Referrals
Please allow three business days for our offices to complete a referral.
Payment
Payment is expected at the time of service, or as designated by your specific insurance plan. Friendly staff at the clinic or our central business office are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have about billing for services.
Credit and Collection Policy
Co-insurance, co-pays and deductibles are measures health insurance companies use to contain costs. Health-care premiums are calculated with the assumption patients will contribute to the payment of their care.
These arrangements are defined when you sign up with your insurance company. Please be prepared to assume these financial responsibilities when insurance is verified at the time of your visit. |