Brian Gendelman M.D.
Dr. Brian Gendelman established Edgewood Center Pediatrics 20 years ago. Over the years many providers have joined Dr. Gendelman in serving our patients and community. Working together with 5 other physicians and a physician assistant Dr. Gendelman takes pride in the high level of service Edgewood Center Pediatrics is able to provide.
Office Manager
As office manager my goal is to insure your experience at Edgewood Center Pediatrics is the best possible for you and your children. If you feel that your visit did not meet your expectations or would like to provide suggestions for improvement, please feel free to contact me either by phone or e-mail!
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Dr. Brian Gendelman M.D.
Dr. Beth Baver M.D.
Dr. Garrett Purman M.D.
Dr. Cheryl Gannon M.D.
Dr. Michelle Ober M.D.
Michelle Philp, P.A.-C, I.B.L.C., R.L.C.
The front desk staff is here to help make your visit as smooth as possible. Whether making an appointment, checking in or checking out the front desk is here to help.
To always greet you with a smiling face, at the front desk we have:
Kelly
Carrie
Mary
Kathy
Jana
Kristina
Appointments
Edgewood Center Pediatrics takes pride in offering a range of providers to accommodate your sick child and well exams. Please call our office to schedule any appointments, our front desk staff will accommodate your desired time to the best of their ability. Most often sick appointments are made same day and well child exams are based on availability. During busy physical season (May – September) well exams become increasingly difficult to accommodate so please call well in advance.
Adoption
Our physicians are very experienced with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your adopted children. Many adopted children from other countries require additional blood work and vaccines. Please call our office, we will be happy to help you schedule your new addition’s first visit.
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Our billing office is available to assist you in any billing concerns that you may have. It is very important to be aware of your individual health plan benefits, including any co-pays, deductibles, and/or any needs for referrals. To help with your billing needs we have:
Patient billing needs – Sharon
Insurance billing needs – Mary Alice
If you have any billing questions please give the billing department a call or
e-mail us.
To help with some of the common insurance lingo we have listed several of the most common definitions that we feel are important to be aware of.
Copay
The amount an insured person is expected to pay for a medical expense at the time of the visit.
Coinsurance
More generally, a sharing of risk between the insurer and the insured. Also called copay.
Maximum benefit
An annual maximum benefit amount is the maximum dollar amount that an insurer has to pay for all healthcare services for the insured during a year.
Deductible
A portion of a claim to be paid by the insured before any payment is made by the insurer.
Coordination of Benefits
Benefits under one plan are coordinated with benefits from another insurance plan (that covers the same benefits), so payments won't be duplicated. All families must submit COB information annually, if using benefits, in order to expedite the claims paying process.
Our office accepts most major medical plans, but it is always a good idea to call our office to confirm your coverage. We have listed the most common insurances that we accept.
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Activa
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Mail Handlers
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Aetna/PPOM
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MCARE
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American Health Group
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MedBen
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American Medical Security
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Medica
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American Public Life
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Medical Mutual
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Assurant Health
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Midwest Security
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Beechstreet
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Multiplan
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BEHP Beaumont Employee Health Plan
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National Provider Network
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Blue Care Network
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NGS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Nippon Life Insurance (NPI)
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Care Choices ALL/Priority Health
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Nova Health
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Celtic Insurance
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One Health Plan
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CHA Health
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Paccar
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Chandler
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Pacificare
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Cigna
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Partnership Health
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Cigna/HAP
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PHCS
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Connecticut General Life
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Physicians Health Plan of Michigan
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Corporate Benefit Service
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PPOM
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Definity Health
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Preferred Choice PPO
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DMC Care
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Principal
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Epoch
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Priority Health
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First Health
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Secure One
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FMH
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Selecthealth
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Golden Rule
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Tri-care Standard
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Greatwest
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Trinity Health
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Guardian
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Unicare
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HAP HMO
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United Health Care
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HAP PHP
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United Medical Resources
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HBS Harrington Benefits
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Universal Healthcare
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Health Net
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UPHIP United Physicians
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Health Plus
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Wausau Health
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Humana
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Weyco
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Liberty Union
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World Insurance
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Health Management Organizations (HMO)
Many HMO’s require referrals if you are seeing another physician other than your primary care physician (PCP). Please be aware if your insurance requires a referral. It is important that before you request a referral you have made your appointment for the service that requires a referral. In addition, we require 5 business days to complete your referral. For your convenience you can fill out our on-line form by clicking here or you can click here to download our printable referral request sheet and bring it in person.
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The triage department consisting of nurses and medical assistants are available during office hours to answer questions concerning your child's health. Our knowledgeable staff will help you determine if your child needs an appointment or advise you as to how you as a parent can help your child at home. In addition to medical advice the triage department also completes medication refill requests and health appraisals. Please allow 5 business days for health appraisals and 2 days for any medication refills!
The triage staff consists of:
Sue
Gere
Terri
Chris
Downloadable form Tylenol/Motrin dosing sheet
Downloadable Benedryl dosing sheet.+
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The back lab medical staff consists of medical assistants and nurses that will help make your child’s doctor experience the best possible.
Our back lab medical staff includes:
- Micki
- Chris
- Tina
- Sue
- Amy
- Sandra
- Allison
- Brittany
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