With myACPNY, it is possible to schedule Virtual Visits with a variety of specialists and primary doctors. New appointments for patients, behavioral medical sessions and nutritional consults, and many more are possible to conduct virtually.
In the same way as an office visit, a virtual visit takes place online. Virtual visits are online appointments, Where you can speak to a healthcare professional from the comfort of your own home.
When your doctor is present and you’re chatting with them at home, at work, or any other convenient location. It is possible to assess symptoms and diagnoses can be made, treatment can be prescribed, and prescriptions can be sent to your pharmacy.
Steps To Schedule Virtual Visit on myACPNY
If you have a patient account on myACPNY, please follow the steps to scheduling a virtual visit appointment –
- Sign in to myACPNY account or create a new account using our guide.
- Now, go to your account setting and search for the option for a virtual visit.
- Now, follow the on-screen prompts to schedule virtual visits with a primary and specialty provider.
- You can check in for your appointment up to 30 minutes before it starts.
If you are more than 5 minutes late on your schedule virtual visits date, you need to reschedule it by calling the Call Center at 646-680-4227
Nowadays, lots of insurance companies cover the cost of virtual visits. So make sure to confirm that your specific health plan covers a virtual visit in advance. Co-payments and deductibles cannot be taken into account during the virtual visit check-in process. You will be provided with an invoice for the applicable co-payments and deductibles.
Virtual appointments are a possibility for various kinds of appointments, however, there are certain exceptions. Physical exams and annual physicals as well as podiatry or optometry appointments could require an appointment in person visit.
I encourage you to ask the call center when scheduling your next appointment whether you can do your upcoming visit virtually.