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About CPMA
What is an internist, a D.O. and a Nurse Practitioner?
Hospital Affiliation
Insurance and Billing
Disclaimer
What is an internist, a D.O. and a Nurse Practitioner?
Doctors of internal medicine focus on adult medicine and have had special study and training focusing on the prevention and treatment of adult disease. Internists are equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings- no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. They bring to patients an understanding of wellness, disease prevention, and promotion of health. Internists take pride in caring for their patients for life- in the office, during hospitalization and intensive care, and in the nursing home.
D.O.s are osteopathic physicians fully trained and licensed to practice all phases of medicine, including performing surgery and prescribing medicine. Osteopathic medicine is dedicated to treating and healing the entire patient as a whole, rather than focusing on one system or body part. They hold to the principle that a patient's history of illness and physical trauma are written into the body's structure. Doctors of osteopathic medicine may be found in nearly any health care setting, from community clinics and private practices, to academic medical centers.
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has completed advanced education and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. They provide a broad range of health care services while maintaining a close working relationship with physicians. A nurse practitioner can serve as a patient's regular health care provider. The core philosophy of the field is individualized care that is comparable to that provided by physicians. They make prevention, wellness, and patient education their priorities.
Hospital Affiliation: UPMC Mercy Hospital
Insurance and Billing
We participate with numerous insurance companies, please be sure to check with our staff regarding our participation with your plan.
If you change insurance providers or your insurance information changes, it is your responsibility to inform our staff so that your records can be updated accordingly.
Payment is expected at time of service. Payment for services can be made using cash, personal check, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. If you have general billing questions, or need to discuss payment arrangements, please contact our Billing Supervisor, Darlene, at 412.232.5755.
Your fee is based on the time spent with you during your visit, complexity of your medical condition, and any treatment that is provided. Proper attention to your care may also require additional time spent beyond that when you are in the office. Such time may be used to:
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Create and maintain your permanent medical record
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Review, interpret, and document all lab results, and communicate results to you
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Submit referrals to other providers and institutions
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Communiate with pharmacies about your prescriptions
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Review and manage hospital records
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Arrange for hospital admission and follow-up consultations
We are committed to providing you the best possible care.
Disclaimer
Campbell and Philbin Medical Associates offers and maintains this website to provide information of a general nature about the practice and conditions requiring the services of a primary care physician. Any information in the publications, messages, positions, or articles on this web site should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a physician to address individual medical needs. Individual facts and circumstances will determine the treatment that is most appropriate. Information obtained from the internet can never take the place of a visit with your physician. Campbell and Philbin Medical Associates does not accept any responsibility for any decisions you make as a result of the information contained on this site. Should you have a problem that you believe to be serious or life threatening, you should go directly to the nearest emergency room.
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