01. What is different about Dr. Gallagher and the care she provides?
01. What is different about Dr. Gallagher and the care she provides?
02. Does she prescribe any medications?
03. What Should I Expect for My First Appointment?
Most physicians are trained only to prescribe medications. Dr. Gallagher’s Integrative Medicine training also allows her to suggest herbs, vitamins, supplements, dietary changes, and other nonmedicinal, nonsurgical treatments when appropriate.
Most physicians are trained only to prescribe medications. Dr. Gallagher’s Integrative Medicine training also allows her to suggest herbs, vitamins, supplements, dietary changes, and other nonmedicinal, nonsurgical treatments when appropriate.
04. How do I make an appointment?
Yes, but often as a last resort and depending on each individual case. Dr. Gallagher often finds that other treatments work just as well, and sometimes better than using prescription medication.
Initial intake lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. It is a chance to tell your story and be listened to. The goal is to create a road map to address your concerns. Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out the necessary paperwork so we can maximize our time together.
We strive to utilize technology for everyone’s sanity. Phone tag, phone tree and messages are cumbersome for everyone. Dr. Gallagher's time is best spent being 100% present with the patients in her office. This is where the best care happens. To keep the office a healing space, we asking you to please schedule a follow up visit before you leave.
05. If I have to cancel, what do I do?
Please do this as early as possible. We respectfully ask for at least 24 hours to avoid fees (a late cancellation fee).
06. If I want an earlier appointment, is there a wait list?
Yes. If you want to come in earlier, please ask to be added to the wait list. If there is a cancellation, we will call.
07. Does Dr. Gallagher accept insurance?
No, she does not. Please inquire for practice rates.
08. Why doesn’t Dr. Gallagher take insurance?
Insurance for primary care reimburses doctors on the quantity of visits and not necessarily the quality of visits. Dr. Gallagher is focused on high quality care and a better patient experience overall. Her treatment plans are comprehensive and she wants to make sure her patients understand these recommendations. All of this takes time, so Dr. Gallagher has structured her practice so that she is able to spend time with you on your health issues.
09. Are labs, imaging studies, SPECIAL VISITS and prescription medications covered by insurance?
Almost all insurances will cover labs, imaging and prescription medications ordered by out-of-network providers as long as you use an in-network lab or imaging center. Speak with your insurance about in-network facilities, and double-check with them before you get your tests done to make sure that they will, in fact, cover the cost of the test or medication.
10. What if I have Medicare or Medicaid?
Dr. Gallagher does not accept Medicare or Medicaid for her office visits. She can still see you, but the visit is charged to you directly. However, she can order, refer, or prescribe treatments under these programs and may be billed accordingly (see above).
11. Do you do acute or urgent visits?
Yes. Please feel free to call and see if there are any openings in the schedule. Let Dr. Gallagher know it’s acute or an urgent issue she will do her best to accommodate your need. Typical acute cases that are seen include: sore throat, cold symptoms, UTI, yeast infection.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
02. DOES SHE PRESCRIBE ANY MEDICATIONS?
Yes, but often as a last resort and depending on each individual case. Dr. Gallagher often finds that other treatments work just as well, and sometimes better than using prescription medication.
03. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
Initial intake lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. It is a chance to tell your story and be listened to. The goal is to create a road map to address your concerns. Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out the necessary paperwork so we can maximize our time together.
04. HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
We strive to utilize technology for everyone’s sanity. Phone tag, phone tree and messages are cumbersome for everyone. Dr. Gallagher's time is best spent being 100% present with the patients in her office. This is where the best care happens. To keep the office a healing space, we asking you to please schedule a follow up visit before you leave.
05. IF I HAVE TO CANCEL, WHAT DO I DO?
Please do this as early as possible. We respectfully ask for at least 24 hours to avoid fees (a late cancellation fee).
06. IF I WANT AN EARLIER APPOINTMENT, IS THERE A WAIT LIST?
Yes. If you want to come in earlier, please ask to be added to the wait list. If there is a cancellation, we will call.
07. DOES DR. GALLAGHER ACCEPT INSURANCE?
No, she does not. Please inquire for practice rates.
08. WHY DOESN’T DR. GALLAGHER TAKE INSURANCE?
Insurance for primary care reimburses doctors on the quantity of visits and not necessarily the quality of visits. Dr. Gallagher is focused on high quality care and a better patient experience overall. Her treatment plans are comprehensive and she wants to make sure her patients understand these recommendations. All of this takes time, so Dr. Gallagher has structured her practice so that she is able to spend time with you on your health issues.
09. ARE LABS, IMAGING STUDIES, SPECIALIST VISITS AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Almost all insurances will cover labs, imaging and prescription medications ordered by out-of-network providers as long as you use an in-network lab or imaging center. Speak with your insurance about in-network facilities, and double-check with them before you get your tests done to make sure that they will, in fact, cover the cost of the test or medication.
10. WHAT IF I HAVE MEDICARE OR MEDICAID?
Dr. Gallagher does not accept Medicare or Medicaid for her office visits. She can still see you, but the visit is charged to you directly. However, she can order, refer, or prescribe treatments under these programs and may be billed accordingly (see above).
11. DO YOU DO ACUTE OR URGENT VISITS?
Yes. Please feel free to call and see if there are any openings in the schedule. Let Dr. Gallagher know it’s acute or an urgent issue she will do her best to accommodate your need. Typical acute cases that are seen include: sore throat, cold symptoms, UTI, yeast infection.
