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Garden State Cardiology

Frequently Asked Questions

All You Need to Know

  • What days are you open?
    Our office is open Monday through Friday. As our daily schedule is subject to change, please call to confirm office hours.
  • Are you accepting new patients?
    Yes, we welcome new patients.
  • Do you accept my health insurance plan?
    Advocare participates with most major insurance plans. As participation varies by region, specialty, and physician, we recommend that you contact either our office or your insurance company representative to verify that your insurance plan is accepted.
  • Do I need to obtain a referral prior to making an appointment?
    Yes. If your plan requires a referral you must contact your primary care doctor in advance to have them put in a referral for you.
     
  • How do we contact the doctor after hours?
    Our medical providers are available 24 hours a day. Call the office at 856-335-4118 and follow the prompts to page a provider on call. Please be aware that after-hours calls are intended for urgent medical issues that cannot wait until the next business day. Referral and appointment requests will not be addressed via pager. Pages are typically returned within 15 minutes. Please call back if you have not received a timely response.
    IN THE EVENT OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 911
  • May I request a specific physician for my visit?
    Every effort is made to arrange your well care and follow up visits with the physician of your choice. When you or a family member is ill, he or she may see any one of our physicians.
  • When will I receive lab or test results?
    You will receive a call quickly with any lab results that require urgent attention. Other abnormal lab results will be addressed promptly by the provider that ordered the labs or tests. Normal values are usually not reported, however, you are welcome to call our office to request a copy of your results.
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