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What to expect on your first visit

Please ensure to read through the whole page to avoid missing any crucial information for your upcoming initial visit.

Accepted Insurances:

  • Ambetter

  • ​Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

  • Boon Chapman

  • Cigna

  • GEHA

  • Humana

  • Medicare

  • Oscar Insurance

  • TriCare/TriWest

  • United Healthcare (UHC)

  • Meritain Health

  • PHCS

  • We accept most PPO's

We accept more insurances than we can list; if you do not see your insurance listed here please call our office.

What to bring with you

  • Patient paperwork (You can find new patient paperwork below. Please print the New Patient Questionnaire and Face Sheet. If you cannot download the forms, please come to our office 15 minutes prior to your visit.)

  • Insurance card/cards

  • List of current medications including dosages and times (this includes regular and "as-needed" medications)

  • Pharmacy: street address and phone number

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Testing Preparation

  • No one piece clothing should be worn as testing is done on your back

  • Certain medications must be STOPPED 5 days before your visit:

    • Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, and over-the-counter allergy, cold or cough, or sinus medications (eg. Tylenol Cold and Sinus)​

    • some prescription and over-the-counter heartburn medications, such as Pepcid (famotidine) and Zantac

    • some prescriptions sleep aids or antidepressants (eg. Elavil, notriptyline)

    • Singulair or Montelukast

  • You CAN continue taking other routine medications, such as asthma inhalers and those for high blood pressure and diabetes

  • During the testing procedure, we will use a marking pen on your back and arms, which may cause your shirt to be stained

  • An extensive list of medications to STOP taking 5 days before the initial visit can be accessed here

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Questions and Clarifications

  • If you are unsure regarding whether you should stop taking a certain medication 5 days before your initial visit, please ask your pharmacist or contact our offices

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Call and schedule your appointment today!​​

New Braunfels: (830) 625-7612

Schertz: (210) 654-0944

San Antonio: (210) 908-9230

VISIT US

New Braunfels

212 Hunters Village #105 

New Braunfels, TX 78132

Schertz

3746 Schertz Pkwy #200

Schertz, TX 78154

San Antonio

21134 Market Ridge #102 

San Antonio, TX 78258

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