The team at Kidney Associates wants your visit with us to be a smooth, pleasant experience. Here are some simple steps you can take:
The team at Kidney Associates wants your visit with us to be a smooth, pleasant experience. Here are some simple steps you can take:
As a new patient, you can contact our main number at (713) 795-5511 to schedule an appointment. Your health may require a referral from your primary care physician before you can be seen and treated. If so, please provide the referring physician’s contact information at the time of your appointment. We will also need access to recent laboratory and imaging studies. All new patients are required to provide insurance information at the time of scheduling.
Its easy. Once you contact our office, you will receive two emails, one inviting you to join the portal, MYCHART , and the second enabling you to fill out your new patient forms online. The invitation will include instructions. This is a quick process. We will need your first name, last name, date of birth, zip code, and e-mail address. To verify your identity, your information must match what we have on file.
Using the portal, you will be able to:
MYCHART is an automatic online system brought to you by Epic. With it, you can enter clinical information online:
If you cannot do this at home, no problem. We understand and will help you fill out these forms in the office, plus complete your consent and HIPAA paperwork. We want to make your experience as a patient as comfortable as possible.
Confusing? Don’t worry. We’re here to help. Visit our portal for more information and to follow up on your care.
When you arrive, our front desk personnel will check you in, review your information, provide you the necessary forms you need to complete, collect any payment due and notify the medical staff that you have arrived.
There are several resources available on the web. Please see our education page to access this information.