Telemedicine

offered in Little Neck, NY

Telemedicine services offered in Little Neck, NY

Sometimes life makes it hard to get health care, even when you need it the most. Whether you have an overloaded work schedule, busy family life, or are just too sick to get in the car, Michael Hundert, MD, in the Little Neck neighborhood of Queens, New York, makes it easy to get the medical care you need through telemedicine. As long as you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer and online access, you can get most of your health care from the comfort of your home. Call the New York City office or use online booking to schedule a telemedicine appointment today.

Telemedicine Q & A

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine allows you to get medical care without going into the office. Instead, you simply use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to meet with Dr. Hundert through an online video conference.

You may choose to use virtual visits for most of your health care. Or you may turn to telemedicine when you’re too sick for an in-person visit or have other roadblocks, like a lack of child care.

What services are available during telemedicine appointments?

Chances are you can accomplish more through telemedicine than you imagine. Some health care services must be done in person. For example, you need to go to the office for immunizations and blood work. And you need an in-person appointment for a comprehensive physical exam.

Otherwise, most services provided in the office can be done through telemedicine, including sick visits, wellness care, preventive health care, stress management, and weight loss management.

Today’s advanced technology allows you to measure vital signs like blood pressure and your heart rate at home. If needed, Dr. Hundert can arrange for remote monitoring of chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and respiratory health problems.

Thanks to video conferencing, Dr. Hundert can also see and examine problems like minor injuries and skin rashes. And if you need a prescription medication, he sends it directly to your pharmacy, where you can pick it up at your convenience.

How do I pay for telemedicine?

Though most insurance providers cover telemedicine, Dr. Hundert offers a concierge medicine practice, which means you pay a set fee for certain services. He doesn’t file insurance claims. However, if you have insurance, you may be able to complete their paperwork and get reimbursed for some of the telemedicine services you receive.

How do I prepare for a telemedicine appointment?

For the first step, you connect with the office by calling or using the online booking feature. Once they know you’re interested in a telemedicine appointment, they talk with you about your concierge plan, schedule an appointment time, and email or text instructions for connecting online.

They also let you know if you need to complete any forms before your appointment and if you’ll need to have specific information available during your virtual visit.

To learn more about telemedicine or schedule an appointment, call Michael Hundert, MD, or request one using the online booking feature today.