Yes, our providers have a number of same day appointments available. Please contact our office to set up an appointment.

Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to allow for the registration process. Once registration is complete, a team member will escort you to the exam room. Here, they will check your vitals, review your medication list and update any health information in your medical records. 
 

If you think you'll be late for your appointment, please call to let us know. Arriving more than fifteen (15) minutes past your appointment can result in us rescheduling your appointment. 

If you are unable to make your appointment, please call the office 24 hours in advance. Multiple no shows can result in a patient being discharged from the practice. 
 

Medicare wellness exams are not a traditional, head to toe physical exam and are not intended to address existing or new health problems. These are intended to screen for risks such as falling, depression and other risks specific to the Medicare population. 
 
Preventive health exams (also referred to as a physical) are for the prevention of disease, not for the treatment of existing health problems; the management of existing health problems is considered separate service. 
 

You can contact your pharmacy who will notify us directly or submit a refill request through the patient portal. We handle medication refill requests Monday thru Friday during our regular business hours Please allow up to 48 hours for us to process your request. 

Yes they are. You can reach our clinical team after hours by calling our office. All calls are handled by our answering services and the on-call provider. They will be able to assist you with medical advice and treatment options. 

Please allow 7-10 business days from the date the test was performed for results. 

For another treating physician in need of your medical records, please have them contact us directly and we can forward them a copy. If you need a copy for personal use, you will need to submit a request through the patient portal or complete a signed Authorization for release of health information pursuant to HIPAA form, which can be found under "Patient Paperwork" or at our office.

The PCMH model is an approach to providing care which strengthens the physician-patient relationship by replacing episodic care with coordinated care and a long-term healthcare relationship. The PCMH model seeks to foster a relationship of trust between the healthcare team and the patient, and to actively engage patients as partners in their healthcare.

The Advisory Council is comprised of existing patients within the practice who help the office administration review areas in which we can improve and offer suggestions to do so. These patients represent the enter patient population at the practice. If you are interested in knowing more, please contact our office.

Our Quality Improvement Committee uses information from our Patient Advisory Council and other resources to measure and implement change while continually tracking to assure that changes are making a positive impact.

Please bring the following with you to your appointment:

• Photo ID
• Insurance Card and Prescription Medication cards
• Medication List
• Credit card, checkbook, or cash for payments due at the time of service

Yes, our providers are accepting new patients. Please contact our office to set up you new patient appointment. 

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group’s Patient Portal is a secure website that allows access to your medical information. Through this Patient Portal you have real-time access to your medications, labs, and upcoming appointments. You will also be able to view and cancel appointments, request refills, and send non-urgent messages your provider.

You can contact your Provider’s office and they will provide an activation code for you by phone or mail.  Once you have that code:

1. Visit the Patient Portal site
2. Click on the link “Activate Account” to log in for the first time.
3. Fill in the requested information
4. Create a login name and password.

Please enter your name and date of birth exactly as it appears at the top of the letter, if one was sent to you, including any suffixes.  If any of the information is incorrect, you will be able to make changes once your portal account has been activated.

Yes. You can become an “Authorized Representative,” if your child is under the age of 18. Please use your child’s own account to communicate about concerns related to them as messages become part of their chart.

You can designate someone to be an “Authorized Representative.” Please contact the Provider office to supply the contact information for your representative. They will generate and send a letter to them. Your representative will then create a portal account to view your health information

If you are the Authorized Representative:

1. Click to go to the Patient Portal site.
2. Once on the portal login page, click on the link Activate Account.
3. Fill out some basic personal information
4. Create a login name and password.

Even though you are representing a patient, you will need to enter YOUR personal information when activating the account. The name and date of birth you will need to enter during the activation stage appears at the top of the letter.

The information in the Patient Portal comes from the electronic health record (EHR) that the medical providers use to document your care and health information.  Since the hospital and the providers each use an EHR specifically designed to meet the requirements of that setting, the Patient Portals are not the same.

Most of the providers for Saratoga Hospital Medical Group share the same Medent portal.  If you already have a login, you will not need a new one.  Some Providers may use an electronic health record (EHR) unique to their setting and will not share this same Portal.  If you have questions about the information that is provided in your portal, please contact our office and we’ll be happy to discuss this with you.   

If you forgot your password, click the “Forgot Password?” link and a temporary password will be emailed to you at the email address on file.

If you forgot your login name, contact the office and they can share your login name with you or mail you a letter.

If you lost your letter/activation code, contact the office and they can tell you your activation code or mail you another letter.

You can change your password from the “Edit Profile” link on the top right, once signed in.

If you have trouble accessing your account, call our office and someone will be able to help you.

Your health information comes from your discussions and appointments with your provider who will formulate a diagnosis.

You will be able to view your results in the Chart section of the Patient Portal from tests ordered by your provider. Please allow 7-10 business days from the date the test was performed for your provider to receive and review results.

You can request a medication refill in the Medication section by selecting the medication and clicking on the “Request a refill” button. You can also verify and update your “Pharmacy Info.” We handle these requests Monday thru Friday during business hours. Please allow 2 business days for us to process your request.

You can update your demographic information in the Account Info section on the Patient Portal.  You can update some of your Past Medical History, including Health Maintenance, Family and Social History in the History section.  You can update your Pharmacy information in the Medication section.  You can also send a message requesting updated to other information.

This web based patient portal is to be used for NON-URGENT issues only, and all messages become part of your permanent medical record; communications should only be about you and your medical care. For urgent health care issues please contact your provider's office. We offer same day appointments for established patients. After hours, an on call provider will return your call to assist you with medical advice and treatment. By contacting your primary care team first, you may be able avoid the need to visit urgent care or the emergency room. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

If you have questions on your bill, we encourage you to reach out to our medical billing company, Strategic Solutions, at 518-348-1276.

Our medical billing company, Strategic Solutions, handles the majority of your billing needs. Saratoga Hospital handles all lab testing and imaging items on your bill. 
 

Saratoga Hospital is an Article 28 facility, which means Medicare and Medicaid require that we split the bill. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations require that a hospital bill is split with a portion of the total charges to a technical intermediary (the facility) and the other portion of charges is billed to a professional intermediary.
 

Yes, you can view the long list of insurance plans we accept here.

Co-payments, deductibles, account balances and payments for other costs not covered by insurance are expected at the time of service. You can contact your insurance company prior to your visit to determine how much your co-pay will be. 
 

We accept both, along with money order, debit or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express). You can also make payments online.
 

Co-pays are dependent on your insurance plan. By contacting your insurance company, you should be able to determine the exact cost of your co-pay for your visit. 

All low income, uninsured or underinsured individuals are offered financial assistance if they qualify for hep with their healthcare bills. For more information on our Financial Assistance Program, please click here.

At Saratoga Hospital, we are committed to providing you with the information you need to make the best possible decisions about your care. That includes information on the cost of certain services and what you might expect to pay in out-of-pocket expenses.

It’s important to note that no two patients—and no two procedures—are exactly alike. For example, performing surgery on a young, healthy patient tends to be simpler and less expensive than performing a similar procedure on a patient with several chronic health conditions.

Therefore, we believe it is not helpful to provide lists of services and standard charges. Instead, we invite you to contact us at (518) 886-5075 so we can discuss your particular situation. In addition, we provide answers to some of patients’ most frequent questions, below.
 
We will work with you to provide an estimate based on your situation and the procedure your doctor has recommended. Please bear in mind that we typically cannot do this for emergency medical services because they are not scheduled in advance.  For planned procedures, it’s important to remember that the actual cost could vary depending on your circumstances and what happens during your procedure. For example, your doctor may decide that you need additional testing or services. Or you might have a condition, such as obesity or diabetes that affects both your medical needs and treatment costs.

Prices are based on many factors, including the cost for staff, equipment, facilities, medications, and other supplies; the amount of time involved; and information provided by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees Medicare and Medicaid. Some costs—such as fees for your surgeon, anesthesiologist, or radiologist—may be billed separately. Please contact these doctors’ offices directly for estimates for their costs.
 

 Insurance coverage differs from plan to plan, so it’s best to ask your insurance provider. You may need to supply a “procedure code,” which you can get from your doctor’s office.
 

That depends on your insurance plan. Please contact them directly for this information.
 

We accept most insurance and health plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. The best way to find out if your plan is included is to call your insurance provider.

At most hospitals, specialty care is usually billed separately. This practice results in separate bills for services, commonly referred to as surprise bills.  If, for example, you have surgery, the charges for your anesthesia services most likely will not be billed by the hospital. Instead, they will come from your anesthesiologist.

We believe it’s important for patients to have as much information as possible about our charges and our billing procedures.  Please review our list of physician practices that provide services at Saratoga Hospital. These include our employed physicians and other members of our medical staff.  Depending on the type of care you need, you/your insurance company could receive a bill from one or more of these practices.
 
 

We make financial aid available to all low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals who qualify for help with their Hospital bills. For more information on our financial assistance program, including an application, click here.
 
 

We have specially trained navigators who will help you compare and sign up for low-cost, quality health insurance plans through NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace. Our navigators can also help you determine if you qualify for financial assistance to lower your costs even more.
 

Contact us at (518) 886-5075 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.