{"id":990,"date":"2026-05-03T07:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T07:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ulemnrme.a2hosted.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/patient-info\/your-visit-with-us\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T18:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T18:02:20","slug":"your-visit-with-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diaendo.com\/index.php\/patient-info\/your-visit-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Visit With Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_yv_hdr{background-color: #149d79 !important; padding-top: 28px !important; padding-bottom: 24px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dPatient Services \u00b7 Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:p|font_size:11px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff\u201d use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dYour Visit With Us\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h1|font_size:44px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.1\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dEverything you need to know before your first visit \u2014 and what to expect from your ongoing care with us.\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff\u201d use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_yv_intro{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 20px !important; padding-bottom: 4px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-intro\">We want your experience with us to be smooth and productive from day one. If you have questions before your visit, please <a href=\"\/contact\">contact our office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_yv_s1{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 24px !important; padding-bottom: 48px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-section\">New Patients<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">How do I schedule my first appointment?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>New patients are seen by referral or by self-referral. Call us at <strong>(858) 622-7200<\/strong> (La Jolla\/Poway) or <strong>(619) 463-1293<\/strong> (La Mesa) to schedule. Please have your insurance information available at the time of scheduling. Our front desk will let you know what forms and records to bring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">What should I bring to my first appointment?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding: 5px 0 5px 16px; position: relative; font-size: 14.5px; color: #444; border-top: 1px solid #d0dbd7;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #5ec4a7;\">\u2013<\/span>A valid government-issued photo ID<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 5px 0 5px 16px; position: relative; font-size: 14.5px; color: #444; border-top: 1px solid #d0dbd7;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #5ec4a7;\">\u2013<\/span>Your insurance card(s)<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 5px 0 5px 16px; position: relative; font-size: 14.5px; color: #444; border-top: 1px solid #d0dbd7;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #5ec4a7;\">\u2013<\/span>A complete list of current medications (including supplements and over-the-counter drugs)<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 5px 0 5px 16px; position: relative; font-size: 14.5px; color: #444; border-top: 1px solid #d0dbd7;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #5ec4a7;\">\u2013<\/span>Recent lab work and relevant imaging results (DEXA scans, ultrasounds, etc.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 5px 0 5px 16px; position: relative; font-size: 14.5px; color: #444; border-top: 1px solid #d0dbd7; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dbd7;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #5ec4a7;\">\u2013<\/span>Your referring physician\u2019s contact information, if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">What should I expect at my first visit?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>Your first visit with us is a comprehensive consultation. Plan for <strong>60\u201390 minutes<\/strong>. Our physician will review your history in detail, perform a focused physical examination, and discuss a personalized evaluation and management plan. We may order labs or imaging at that visit or request records from prior providers before finalizing our recommendations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-callout\">We take time to listen. Please bring a written list of your questions so we can make the most of your appointment together.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_yv_s2{background-color: #f5f7f6 !important; padding-top: 24px !important; padding-bottom: 48px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-section\">Insurance & Billing<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">What insurance plans do you accept?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and many others. Please call our office to verify your specific plan before scheduling. We encourage patients to contact their insurance company as well to confirm that our physicians are in-network for their plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">What if I don\u2019t have insurance or my plan is out-of-network?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>We are happy to see patients who are uninsured or out-of-network. Our billing team will work with you to discuss self-pay rates and payment options. Please call us at <a style=\"color: #149d79;\" href=\"tel:8586227200\">(858) 622-7200<\/a> to discuss arrangements before your visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_yv_s3{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 24px !important; padding-bottom: 48px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-section\">Appointments & Cancellations<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">What are your office hours?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>Our offices are open <strong>Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/strong>. Hours may vary by location. Please call the specific office location to confirm availability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-q\">What is your cancellation policy?<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>We ask that you provide at least <strong>24 hours notice<\/strong> if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This allows us to offer the time to another patient who may be waiting. Late cancellations and no-shows may be subject to a fee. We understand that unexpected situations arise \u2014 please call us as soon as possible if you cannot make your appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_yv_s4{background-color: #f5f7f6 !important; padding-top: 24px !important; padding-bottom: 64px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-section\">Our Locations<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-card\">\n<h4>La Jolla<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">Scripps Memorial Campus \u2014 XIMED<br \/>\n9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 470<br \/>\nLa Jolla, CA 92037<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #149d79;\" href=\"tel:8586227200\">858-622-7200<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 858-622-7211<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #149d79;\" href=\"mailto:lajolla@diaendo.com\">lajolla@diaendo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-card\">\n<h4>Poway<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; 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