FAQ's
- What kind of Doctor is Dr. Epperly? Dr. Epperly is a Family Practice doctor, which means he can treat any age group from infant to seniors. He is not a specialist, but has a special interest in bioidentical hormone replacement, allergy, thyroid management, and clinical nutrition.
- Does Dr. Epperly do chelation or IV therapy? No
- Does Dr. Epperly treat MCS? Generally, No.
- Does Dr. Epperly accept Medicare and Medicaid? No, but we do give a 50% cash discount to Medicare and Medicaid patients, but no claims may then be filed with Medicare or Medicaid for any reimbursement.
- Even though I have Medicare, I have regular insurance as "secondary" so can I use that? No. By contracting with us directly you agree not to bill Medicare and therefore secondary insurances generally do not apply.
- Is Dr. Epperly on staff at a hospital? Yes, Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield. But he does not practice any hospital medicine. If you do happen to need hospitalization, your in hospital care at Central Dupage will be managed by one of their highly qualified "hospitalists" who are physicians who specialize in inpatient care or else by specialists.
- How do I transfer records to Dr. Epperly? Contact your old physician and find out their policy on releasing records. You will likely need to fill out a records release form that they can provide.
- Do I have to have an appointment to see the doctor when I'm sick? Yes, that is definitely preferred, since we try very hard to see all of our patients on time and to give them the full time and attention they need. Seeing walk-ins would make seeing everyone on time nearly impossible.
- Does Dr. Epperly have another doctor cover his practice when he's away? Either Dr. Epperly or the physician's assistant covers the practice. Occasionally another family doctor in the area covers the practice.
