What do I need to bring as a new patient?
Please bring all medications you are currently taking, your insurance information and a copy of your driver’s license.

Do I need a referral to see a doctor at Pulmonary Associates?
No, but some of our physicians prefer that you establish a relationship with a primary care physician to ensure well-rounded medical care. Our physicians specialize in critical care and pulmonary medicine while primary care physicians encompass a more generalized knowledge of the body.

Do I have to pay a co-pay at the time of the visit?
Yes, most insurance companies require us to collect your co-pay at the time of the appointment.

Can I see another doctor in the group?
To ensure continuity of care, we prefer that patients maintain a relationship with one physician.

What are your office hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where are you located?
We have offices located at Providence Hospital, Mobile Infirmary, Springhill Medical and in Daphne. We also hold outreach clinics in Bay Minette, Atmore and Chatom.

Which insurance plans do you accept/participate with?
• Advanced Health Systems (division of BCBS of Mississippi)
• Aetna
• Beech Street
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
• SouthCare
• Coventry Health Care
• Evercare (division of United Health Care)
• Focus
• Cigna
• HealthChoice
• Great West Healthcare
• HealthSpring
• Humana
• ChoiceCare
• Alabama Medicaid
• Mississippi Medicaid
• Medicare
• Southern Care
• Tricare
• United Healthcare
• Viva Health

What is COPD?
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is a serious lung condition that makes it very difficult to breath. The symptoms are coughing with mucus, shortness of breath, fatigue, wheezing and frequent respiratory infections. Since the symptoms of COPD develop slowly, some people may be unaware they are sick.

For more information on COPD, visit www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/copd.

What is asthma?
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing.

For more information, visit www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma.

What is emphysema?
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath due to impaired or destroyed lung tissue.

For more information on emphysema, visit www.lungusa./org/lung-disease/empysema.

What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer is a disease in which abnormal lung cells divide without control. These cancerous cells can invade nearby tissues and/or spread to other parts of the body.

For more information on lung cancer, visit www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/lung-cancer.