I have client located in Florida that wants to open a PCP in the same office where there is an existing Urgent Care Center. His thought is that he would start by provide primary care for Medicare, Medicaid HMO’s and non-insured patients during normal business hours, and utilize the Urgent Care side for all sick visits and extended hours care, while being able to provide referrals for insurance.
Can the same address be used for both and would Medicare then pay as a PCP for annual physicals or routine care? Is anyone else doing this and, aside from obtaining a new NPI#, what obstacles do you foresee down the road?
Thanks!
Linda Runyan, CPC
Accurate Billing Solutions, LLC
941-776-8921