FAQs

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    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Yes, we see patients by appointment.

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    What do I need to bring at every appointment?

    Insurance card, deductible, co-pay, co-insurance, and any other balance due on your account.

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    Will I have a long wait?

    We do our absolute best to stay on time and keep waiting to a minimum. We are very aware of how aggravating it is to have a long wait in a doctor’s office. We strive very hard to see people as close as possible to their scheduled appointment time. Occasionally, emergencies arise, but if you find you are frequently having unacceptable wait times, please bring this to our attention.

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    What insurance do you accept?
    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Golden Rule
    • Great West Healthcare
    • Medicaid-First Choice
    • Medicaid-Absolute Total Care
    • Medicaid-Molina
    • Medicaid Fee-for-Service (no Medicaid as secondary)
    • PAI Administrators
    • PAI-Prisma
    • Preferred Blue
    • Self-Pay
    • United Healthcare
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    Payment Methods

    Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, and a Money Order

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    Do I have to see a nurse practitioner?

    No. Appointments are offered based on who has the most openings. If there is a specific provider you wish to see, you can make an appointment with that individual. The exception to this is if you need to be seen on a day that specific provider is not in the office or no longer has room in their schedule.

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    Who are the Providers?

    Our providers are Dr. Stafford, Nurse Practitioners: Tara Pahnke, Hope Suttell, Melonie Fleshman, Ashley Peace, and Lester Barrouk. You may request to see a specific provider who is available at the time you come in.

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    Can both children and adults be cared for at your location?

    Yes

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    What if I need to go to the Emergency Room?

    In case of a serious emergency, please proceed to the closest emergency room. You do not need to call the Provider before going to the Emergency Department, but frequently the Provider on call can take care of your need and help you avoid an expensive and time-consuming trip to the emergency department. Therefore, if you are not sure what to do, contact the Provider on call.

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    What if I need to see a specialist about a specific problem that cannot be treated in your facility?

    We are able to refer you to an appropriate specialist and set up an appointment for you as well with the specialist. Most specialists require you to be seen by us for the problem for which you are being referred before they will agree to see you.

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    Do you have students in your office?

    We do have medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students who do rotations with us.

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    How much does an office visit cost if I have no insurance?

    Our office visit fee starts at $95. There will be an additional fee for tests and procedures done or medications given during this visit.

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    Do I have to pay at the time of my visit?

    Yes. We collect the patient responsibility part of the cost of the visit including deductibles, co-pays and co-insurances at the time of check-in to the office.

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    Do you accept patients without insurance?

    Yes. We accept self-pay patients.

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    How much Tylenol should I give my child?
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    How much Advil (Motrin, Ibuprofen) should I give my child?
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    What is the typical children's immunization schedule?
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    Where are you located?

    206-A S. Main Street
    Greer, SC 29650

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    What are your hours?

    8-8 M; 8-5 T-F; 8-1 S; Closed from 12-1 for Lunch with the exception of Saturday

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    What is your privacy policy?
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    What services do you offer?
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    What is the car seat law in South Carolina?

    Age: up to 2, in rear-facing infant seat (or until the child exceeds height/weight limit allowed by manufacturer); Age: >2, forward-facing child safety restraint seat until the child exceeds height/weight limit allowed by manufacturer; Age: >4 child who has outgrown forward-facing restraint must be secured in booster seat secured by lap/shoulder belt (lap belt alone is not permissible); Age: >8 or at least 57 inches tall in rear seat if available- Adult safety belt permissible.
    Car Seat Article

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    Prospective Employees

    To apply for a position at our office, Cornerstone Family Medicine, please upload your resume & press send. We do at times have positions open for nurses, medical assistants, and receptionists. We will review your resume and contact you if we want to set up an in-office interview/phone interview.

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