The following is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). To read the answer to each question, please click on the question.
Does Mary Black Physicians Group accept most insurance plans?
Yes. Most major insurance plans are accepted at all Mary Black Physicians Group locations. We will also file your claim for you; however, any co-pays, deductibles, or non-covered services must be paid at time of services rendered. We also accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover card and American Express. Participation with your insurance will be verified by the office when an appointment is scheduled.
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What services are available?
Mary Black Physicians Group providers treats lacerations, injuries, infections, flu, pneumonia, chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and many other health concerns as well as perform pre-employment physicals and drug screens at certain locations. We offer such as x-rays, blood counts, pregnancy tests and rapid strep tests.
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Do I need an appointment?
Yes at all locations except Mary Black Minor Care. An appointment is needed to better facilitate your appointment and reduce wait times. However, most locations offer same day appointments. Mary Black Minor Care is a walk-in clinic and requires no previously scheduled appointment.
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Do I have to pay at time of visit?
Yes. We accept patients with insurance and self-pay patients. In almost all cases, some payment is required at the visit, whether it is a deductible, a co-pay, or payment for any non-covered services. The amount, if any, depends on the insurance carrier.
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Do you accept patients without insurance?
Yes. We accept self-pay patients. We provide a 44% discount for self-pay patients who pay at the time of service.
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Do you see children?
Yes! We treat patients of all ages from newborns to seniors at our family practice locations and our Minor Care. In addition to treating acute medical problems in kids (such as colds, rashes, ear infections, broken bones, etc), we provide well-child care and are able administer all recommended immunizations.
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Do you provide preventative services for women?
Yes. We provide a full spectrum wellness care for woman, including pap smears, pelvic exams and breast examinations.
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Can I bring my whole family here?
Yes! We love to see entire families. In fact, we believe that knowing the whole family and understanding family dynamics is invaluable to provide comprehensive care to the individual.
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Do you provide School Physicals?
Sports, camp, and daycare physicals are offered at each location. Please call for current pricing.
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Do you administer Flu Shots?
Flu Shots are offered to all, including children over the age of 6 months. No appointment necessary for established patients.
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Do you have laboratory services available?
Yes. For your convenience we have on-site laboratory at every locations. We do a variety of point of care labs in our office, such as rapid strep throat screens and cultures, blood glucose testing, influenza testing, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, mono test, and more. Further labs and blood work are drawn on-site and are processed by a reference lab.
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Do you have radiology services available?
At most locations, we have on-site radiology services. However, some locations use a central radiology department located in the building or at a near-by location.
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Do you give immunizations?
Yes. We provide all standard immunizations including: pediatric immunizations, tetanus shots, flu and pneumonia shots, and travel vaccines.
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Do you provide annual exams?
Yes. We do comprehensive medical exams on males and females of all ages. We recommend that you check with your insurance provider to verify coverage as some plans do not cover preventative care.
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Who is a New Patient and who is considered an Established Patient?
A New Patient is one who has not received any professional services from any Mary Black Physician Group provider within the past three years. An Established Patient is one who has received professional services from any Mary Black Physicians provider within the past three years.
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How can I find a physician within your network?
For Spartanburg locations: Call (864) 253-8064 and a representative will be happy to connect you to a physician within the Mary Black Physicians Group. The representative will ask you a few simple questions about your health care preferences and then will provide you with contact information that meets your criteria.
For Gaffney and Blacksburg locations: Call our one-call scheduling line at (864) 489-6864 to directly schedule an appointment at any of our office locations.
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How long must a physician keep medical records?
Physicians must retain their records for at least ten years for adult patients and at least thirteen years for minors. These minimum recordkeeping periods begin to run from the last date of treatment. After these minimum recordkeeping periods, the records may be destroyed.
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