No current PCP

[Charise018 4]

Hi Peeps!
New member here. I have started my pre-op requirements ( I have Aetna). My expected surgery date is May 2. However, I am seeing everywhere I will need a recommendation letter for my PCP?? My surgeon hasn’t brought this up yet, but I think I will ask because I do not have a current PCP. Anyone ever experienced this? Can an OB/GYN account for one? Looking for guidance.

[smc124 118]

I was in this position also. I used ZocDoc to make a pcp appointment with a dr that took my insurance and used the Appt to establish them as a pcp as well. They wrote the letter no problem based on that first appointment and was accepted and approved by my insurance

[Charise018 4]

Oh this is great to hear! I will look into Zocdoc and go from there. I am hoping for the same results. Did you have to give 2yr weight history from cop or anything ?

[catwoman7 11,247]

OB/GYNs, internal medicine people, and pediatricians are all considered PCPs. So yes - a letter from an OB/GYN should work. Although if you want to be absolutely sure, check with your insurance company or the bariatric clinic (whichever one keeps bringing it up in their literature)

[Charise018 4]

23 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

OB/GYNs, internal medicine people, and pediatricians are all considered PCPs. So yes - a letter from an OB/GYN should work. Although if you want to be absolutely sure, check with your insurance company or the bariatric clinic (whichever one keeps bringing it up in their literature)

Thank you. I’ll definitely get to the bottom of it.

[catwoman7 11,247]

48 minutes ago, Charise018 said:

Thank you. I’ll definitely get to the bottom of it.

oh - not that this affects you, but to someone else who might wonder - I forgot to include family practice physicians. They're also considered PCPs.