We are writing to let you know of some changes coming to your child’s Medicaid insurance. All those patients with Medicaid Direct (except those who are in foster care) will have their insurance coverage change to a managed care group, which depends on the county you live in. For example, Wake County uses Alliance, and Harnett County uses Sandhills.
These regional plans will start being your child’s main insurance on December 1, 2022. You will be receiving information from NC Medicaid about some upcoming dates and instructions to make sure your child gets assigned appropriately, and you get to choose your child’s doctor.
August 15, 2022: Open Enrollment started: you can go online and choose your medical provider.
October 15, 2022: If you have not chosen your provider but this point, you are assigned to one (and the computers try to pick the doctor or practice you have seen most often). But it would be best for you to do this yourself.
At this moment, Cary, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina Pediatrics has only recently contracted with Alliance (Wake County). We fully expect to participate also with Vaya, and Sandhills plans. If you live in a county that does not work with one of these three plans, we will most likely not be able to be your child’s doctor. Our name is probably not yet listed on the Medicaid website for Alliance, so please be patient.
We do plan to be fully participating before the October 15 deadline for auto-enrollment, and will reach out to you all as soon as we have everything in place for the remaining plans. We value the trust you have given our practice and our providers to be the medical home for your children. And we look forward to continuing to do so in the coming years.
Cary, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina Pediatrics
https://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.png00Melissa Messerhttps://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.pngMelissa Messer2022-09-02 07:49:592022-09-02 07:49:59Note to our patients with Medicaid Direct insurance
Flu vaccine has arrived! Each office got a partial shipment today & we are ready to protect our patients!
Give the office a call to schedule an appointment. We have a few after-hour appointment options, with more expected next month. We look forward to seeing you!
https://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.png00Melissa Messerhttps://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.pngMelissa Messer2022-08-25 19:52:352022-08-25 19:52:35Get Your Flu Shot!
We have several open flu clinics open – with daytime & evening hours available. At this time, we will have flu clinics at our Apex & Cary locations only due to unexpected issues with staffing. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope you will take advantage of the dates & times at our other two offices. Call the office today to get your flu vaccine!
We have flu & COVID-19 vaccines available at each office. We have various days & times available & are excited to have several drive-thru clinics again this year!
Please call your office to schedule your flu shot today!
https://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.png00Melissa Messerhttps://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.pngMelissa Messer2021-09-01 15:55:082021-09-01 15:55:08Flu Vaccine is Here
Cary/Fuquay/Apex Pediatrics is proud to now provide an online system that allows you to receive and complete questionnaires at home before your visit using your portal account.
“CHADIS” stands for Child Health And Development Interactive System”. CHADIS helps you communicate securely with your doctor over the internet before our office visit. If you have forms that need completing, they will be sent to your portal a week before your appointment. You can complete the form from your phone, tablet or computer.
You should complete the CHADIS questionnaires before EVERY visit. You can use CHADIS of you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Just pick the title that identifies your relationship to the patient. All answers are completely confidential and cannot be viewed by anyone except your doctor.
Don’t have a portal account yet? Can’t remember your password? Not a problem! Call the office and we will set you your account over the phone or reset your password if needed.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
https://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.png00Melissa Messerhttps://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.pngMelissa Messer2021-07-22 16:11:582021-09-28 15:54:14CHADIS is here!
If you are begging your kids to eat, arguing at dinner, concerned about a healthy diet, worried that they don’t eat at all, or are going crazy with picky eaters… We have a solution!
Join Dr. Seidel on Tuesday, July 27th at 7:30 pm to learn why it all feels so hard…and what to do about it.
(Can’t make it that day? No problem. The class will be delivered to your email the following day.)
Click on the link below to sign up. The course is $25. See you there!
https://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.png00Melissa Messerhttps://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.pngMelissa Messer2021-07-08 13:59:102021-07-08 13:59:10Picky Eating with Dr. Seidel
We are excited to announce that Dr. Alex Lorentsen is joining our Apex Pediatrics family in August! Dr. Lorentsen is accepting new patients & her schedule is filling fast! Call the office today to schedule a well child appointment with our newest team member. Welcome to our Cary/Fuquay/Apex Pediatrics family, Dr. Lorentsen!
Alex Lorentsen, MD
https://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.png00Melissa Messerhttps://carypediatriccenter.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/carypeds-logo-1-1-1.pngMelissa Messer2021-06-22 10:36:202021-06-22 10:36:20Here we GROW!
Note to our patients with Medicaid Direct insurance
/in News /by Melissa MesserWe are writing to let you know of some changes coming to your child’s Medicaid insurance. All those patients with Medicaid Direct (except those who are in foster care) will have their insurance coverage change to a managed care group, which depends on the county you live in. For example, Wake County uses Alliance, and Harnett County uses Sandhills.
These regional plans will start being your child’s main insurance on December 1, 2022. You will be receiving information from NC Medicaid about some upcoming dates and instructions to make sure your child gets assigned appropriately, and you get to choose your child’s doctor.
At this moment, Cary, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina Pediatrics has only recently contracted with Alliance (Wake County). We fully expect to participate also with Vaya, and Sandhills plans. If you live in a county that does not work with one of these three plans, we will most likely not be able to be your child’s doctor. Our name is probably not yet listed on the Medicaid website for Alliance, so please be patient.
We do plan to be fully participating before the October 15 deadline for auto-enrollment, and will reach out to you all as soon as we have everything in place for the remaining plans. We value the trust you have given our practice and our providers to be the medical home for your children. And we look forward to continuing to do so in the coming years.
Cary, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina Pediatrics
Walk-In Hours Are Resuming!
/in News /by Melissa MesserGet Your Flu Shot!
/in News /by Melissa MesserFlu clinics!
/in News /by Melissa MesserWe have several open flu clinics open – with daytime & evening hours available. At this time, we will have flu clinics at our Apex & Cary locations only due to unexpected issues with staffing. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope you will take advantage of the dates & times at our other two offices. Call the office today to get your flu vaccine!
Flu Vaccine is Here
/in News /by Melissa MesserWe have flu & COVID-19 vaccines available at each office. We have various days & times available & are excited to have several drive-thru clinics again this year!
Please call your office to schedule your flu shot today!
Children & Anxiety
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Dr. Seidel talks with Dr. Carrie Dittner of Peak City Psychology about our children and the anxiety they may have about returning to school this fall.
CHADIS is here!
/in News /by Melissa MesserCary/Fuquay/Apex Pediatrics is proud to now provide an online system that allows you to receive and complete questionnaires at home before your visit using your portal account.
“CHADIS” stands for Child Health And Development Interactive System”. CHADIS helps you communicate securely with your doctor over the internet before our office visit. If you have forms that need completing, they will be sent to your portal a week before your appointment. You can complete the form from your phone, tablet or computer.
You should complete the CHADIS questionnaires before EVERY visit. You can use CHADIS of you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Just pick the title that identifies your relationship to the patient. All answers are completely confidential and cannot be viewed by anyone except your doctor.
Don’t have a portal account yet? Can’t remember your password? Not a problem! Call the office and we will set you your account over the phone or reset your password if needed.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Picky Eating with Dr. Seidel
/in News /by Melissa MesserIs mealtime the most stressful part of your day?
If you are begging your kids to eat, arguing at dinner, concerned about a healthy diet, worried that they don’t eat at all, or are going crazy with picky eaters… We have a solution!
Join Dr. Seidel on Tuesday, July 27th at 7:30 pm to learn why it all feels so hard…and what to do about it.
(Can’t make it that day? No problem. The class will be delivered to your email the following day.)
Click on the link below to sign up. The course is $25. See you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/picky-eating-with-hope-seidel-tickets-162074217347
All offices CLOSED Monday, July 5th
/in News /by Melissa MesserCary/Fuquay/Apex Pediatrics will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Tuesday, July 5th.
We hope you have a safe & great holiday!
Here we GROW!
/in News /by Melissa MesserWe are excited to announce that Dr. Alex Lorentsen is joining our Apex Pediatrics family in August! Dr. Lorentsen is accepting new patients & her schedule is filling fast! Call the office today to schedule a well child appointment with our newest team member. Welcome to our Cary/Fuquay/Apex Pediatrics family, Dr. Lorentsen!
Alex Lorentsen, MD