Telehealth Questions & Answers
Are appointments available with a pediatric neurosurgeon or nurse practitioner through Telehealth?
Absolutely. At this time we are offering telehealth consultations for both existing and new patients to all of our patients and staff. Our office is open Monday – Friday 8am-4pm. We will work with you to ensure you have the best virtual platform available to speak to our team!
What is a telehealth visit?
Telehealth or Telemedicine is the use of electronic communication and software to provide clinical services to patients without an in-person visit. At NJPNI we are using medEchat.com, a secure telehealth platform, to speak and evaluate our patients. It is compatible with most electronics. All you need is web-cam and microphone!
Can I use my cellphone for the telehealth visit?
Yes! With medEchat.com patients can use their cellphone as long as it has a camera/microphone so we can see you and your child. Laptops, iPad or other types of electronics with a camera, microphone and connection to the internet will work well too.
Will someone walk me through how to log on to medEchat.com for the telehealth visit?
Our front desk team will call you 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to walk you through the steps on how to log into medEchat.com. Once they see you in the virtual waiting room they will alert the provider who will begin the video conference.
Will my insurance company cover a telehealth visit for my child?
A telehealth visit is very similar to an in-office visit and in most cases the patient will be responsible for a co-payment. Our billing team is here to speak to you and answer any questions you may have about your insurance and what will be owed at the time of visit.
Are you scheduling new patient appointments via telehealth?
Yes. We are scheduling new patient and existing patient appointments. We ask that at the time of scheduling an appointment you assist us in obtaining medical records from your pediatrician or any specialist.