Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions About Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic
Click here to schedule online or call 313-486-5501 to make your appointment. Please have your current insurance information handy when you schedule your appointment. Fill out the necessary registration forms and bring them with you to your appointment. If you do not have insurance, we may be able to assist you with resources so that you can obtain insurance. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Bring a government ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport) and your insurance card (or a copy front and back).
Yes. Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic is a full-service primary care clinic serving patients of all ages in the Virginia Park and surrounding Detroit community.
Our Forms are available online and at the clinic. If you have time and a computer at home, please fill them out on your computer, print them, and bring to your appointment. This will help expedite your appointment.
We always have paper copies available at the clinic. Please make sure your writing is legible. Any unreadable forms will need to be filled out again. Please make sure you sign and date all required sections.
We understand that you may be running late from time-to-time. If you are running late, please call us as soon as you know you will be late, so we can plan accordingly.
Patients who have not called and are not present within 10 minutes of their appointment time, may get a $15.00 administrative fee and their appointment will be cancelled. See our Late Fee Policy for more information.
If you have a concern or complaint you’d like to report, you can ask if the Clinic Manager or another supervisor is available. If the appropriate person is not available at that time, please leave your name, phone number, and email so that you can be contacted. We take concerns seriously and want to ensure your concern is heard and addressed appropriately.
As a courtesy to our staff and other patients, we ask that if you are unable to make your appointment, you call to cancel at least one hour before your scheduled appointment time. Failure to notify the clinic, and/or missing appointments, could result in a fee. See policy.
You can make an appointment 2 months in advance.
We understand there are times that an illness can occur suddenly. We have some designated same day appointments available based on the urgency of the illness.
Additionally, we may have some appointments available depending on the day’s schedule. We urge you to phone the clinic as soon possible to get an appointment time that will fit your schedule.
We recommend calling ahead for a same day appointment, however exceptions are made for urgent health concerns. Our staff will ask questions to determine the urgency of your health needs, and you will be seen accordingly.
Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic is a full service primary care clinic. Please review our Services in detail to see the specific services that we offer.
We have a list of Emergency Rooms and urgent care facilities so that you can find care very close after hours or on the weekends.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross BlueShield (excluding Blue Cross Complete & Blue Care Network)
- Cofinity
- Medicare
- Medicare Plus Blue
- Meridian
- Molina
- John Smart Plan (Tier 2)
- Spenddown
- Straight Medicaid
- Tricare
- United Health Care
Not to worry! We are more than happy to help you understand which services are covered by your plan and provide more information about insurance and billing.
We will assist with obtaining insurance coverage for you and your family and identify available resources to help offset healthcare costs.
If we are not in-network with your insurance, please talk to the Front Office Coordinators for more information.
For any questions regarding your bill, please call 313-486-5501.
A bill from Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic will have the heading “Nursing Practice Corporation” at the top. If the letter is from your insurance company, it is not a bill. Letters from your insurance company are explanation of benefits (EOB), which explains what the insurance paid.
Yes. We will attempt to bill your insurance for payment. Any charges not paid by your insurance are your responsibility and payment is expected.
We accept Cash, Debit, and Credit Card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Sorry, but we do not accept checks in the clinic at this time.
Questions about Disease Information
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in humans
and certain animal species. The novel coronavirus disease 2019, also called COVID-19, is caused by the virus known as SARS-CoV-2. It is a type of coronavirus that was first identified in China in December 2019.
The coronavirus outbreak is a significant health concern around the world, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and health of the entire Detroit community.
Fever, dry cough and/or shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of the virus. Other symptoms include fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of smell or taste, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
Although there is still much to learn about how COVID-19 spreads, it appears to spread the same way the flu does: from one infected person to another. That means through the air by coughing or sneezing; close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands; and touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
- Wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth whenever in a public space
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently throughout the day
- Clean frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, railings, countertops, remote controls, cabinet handles and light switches
- Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes with unwashed hands
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Stay home from school or work if you are sick and contact your primary doctor or the Campus Health Center (313-577-5041)
- Don’t travel when you are sick
Please visit the CDC website for the most up-to-date travel restrictions.
Scientists are hard at work trying to develop an effective vaccine to prevent the disease, but realistically a vaccine is probably several months away. There is no current cure for coronavirus, only symptom management.
CDC now recommends everyone cover their nose and mouth with a cloth mask (NOT a mask meant for health care professionals, like an N-95 mask) when in a public setting. Please remember to continue 6 feet social distancing even when wearing a mask.
For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
The virus that causes COVID-19 is infecting people and spreading easily from person to person. Cases have been detected in most countries worldwide and community spread is being detected in a growing number of countries. On March 11, the COVID-19 outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the CDC website.
The number of cases in MI is changing daily. For the latest information: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
If you are exhibiting symptoms, for your safety and the safety of others, do not walk in to any primary care office or ER unannounced. Please call us at 313-486-5501 and we will discuss next steps with you, which may include coming in for an assessment, or a tele-health (phone) or tele-medicine (video) appointment.
For more information, please go to these websites:
- https://taylorstreetclinic.com/faq/
- https://taylorstreetclinic.com/appointments-coronavirus-covid-19/
- https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/COVID-19
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_97675—,00.html
Questions about Nurse Practitioner Care
NPs can assess patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, make diagnoses, and initiate and manage treatment plans – including prescribing medications. They provide primary, acute and specialty healthcare to patients of all ages and walks of life, and have been doing so for nearly half a century.
Take a look at this very interesting nurse practitioner infographic, developed by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
NPs undergo rigorous national certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome evaluations, and adhere to a code for ethical practices. NPs lead and participate in both professional and lay health care forums, conduct research and apply findings to clinical practice. To learn more about NP qualifications, please visit: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
All NPs must complete a master’s or doctoral degree program, and have advanced clinical training beyond their initial professional registered nurse preparation. Didactic and clinical courses prepare nurses with specialized knowledge and clinical competency to practice in primary care, acute care and long-term health care settings. To learn more please visit: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
The first NPs were educated at the University of Colorado in 1965 and programs soon spread across the U.S. As of January 2015, there are approximately 205,000 licensed NPs. Close to 15,000 new NPs are prepared each year at over 325 colleges and universities.
NPs are licensed in all states and the District of Columbia, and practice under the rules and regulations of the state in which they are licensed.
NPs work in most health care settings across the United States, including clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, private physician or NP practices, nursing homes, schools, colleges, and public health departments.
Autonomously and in collaboration with health care professionals and other individuals, NPs provide a full range of primary, acute and specialty health care services, including:
- Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, and injuries.
- Prescribing medications and other treatments.
- Managing patients’ overall care.
- Counseling.
- Educating patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices.
To learn more about exactly what NPs do, please visit: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
No. Doctors and NPs are different, and both professions undergo different educational requirements and training. However, there is often overlap between what a doctor can do and what a NP can do.
With a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education and counseling, NPs guide patients in making smarter health and lifestyle choices, which in turn can lower patients’ out-of-pocket costs.
Yes. Most NPs have the ability to prescribe medications and perform other diagnostic tests.
