FAQ's
After 12 years and thousands of exams, we have a thorough awareness of the various questions our patients have regarding the immigration medical exam (I-693). To facilitate getting you answers quickly, we have created a FAQ’s list that will answer most any question you have.
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No, the exam must be completed by a USCIS-certified Civil Surgeon.
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Health insurance will NOT cover the costs of an immigration medical exam in ANY office. However, we make every effort to get the cost of any necessary vaccines covered by your insurance.
Please call your insurance company prior to your appointment to find out if preventive vaccines are covered outside of your deductible. Please do not attempt to get your vaccines before your appointment so that Dr. Wingo can advise you of which ones you will need. Everyone will not be required to receive all vaccines.
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We provide the vaccines at an affordable rate for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you may go to your family doctor, a local pharmacy or health department to get your vaccines. Again, please do not attempt to get your vaccines before your appointment with Dr. Wingo.
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The base price of the exam is $420 - this includes all required lab tests.
(PLEASE NOTE: there is NO charge for a Second Visit, and in most cases, there is NO need for a second visit.)
Beyond the base price, the final cost of your exam will depend on how many vaccines you need, and rarely, how much coordination of care your exam requires. The maximum cost of an exam in our office is $930, but this is ONLY IF you need all vaccines, and you receive them from us at our lower prices.
The most common final price range is $420-$740. Please understand that our pricing reflects the fact that our office is a "one-stop shop"; unlike many others who do not provide labs and vaccinations at the time of your appointment.
**You do NOT have to get your vaccines from us. If you can get your vaccines with private health insurance, through the health department, or a community clinic, Dr. Wingo is happy to write you a prescription you can take to that facility.
**For repeat/updated exams, we provide a significant discount.
**Health insurance will NOT cover the base price of the exam, but may cover the cost of your vaccinations.
**The specific vaccinations you will need can only be determined by Dr. Wingo at the time of your exam by speaking with you and reviewing any records you may have.
**Please do NOT attempt to get your vaccines before your appointment as this may cause you to receive unnecessary vaccines and spend more than you need to. Also, please do NOT delay your exam waiting on vaccine records as they frequently do not change which vaccines you will need now.
***The quickest and most cost-effective way to complete your immigration medical exam is to sit down with Dr. Wingo ASAP.
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Items to bring to your initial appointment include:
1) Passport (other forms of identification may be acceptable if your passport is not available)
2) Vaccination records if you have them (it’s ok if you don’t)
3) A list of medications (if applicable)
4)Your Alien / A-number if you have one (also listed as the "USCIS Number" on the Employment Authorization Card)
5) If you have health insurance, please bring your card with you.
6) If you have completed this exam in the past, please bring a copy of that exam with you.
**You do NOT need to fast for this appointment. It is important to hydrate well.***
**Please refrain from wearing perfumes or strong smells to your appointment as many of our staff and patients are sensitive***
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Major credit or debit cards, check (must be pre-printed with your name, address and phone number, and able to be deposited immediately) and cash.
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At Atlas Healthcare, you pay only once for your exam on the day of your first visit.
Additional charges will only be incurred if additional services are required such as x-rays, treatment, additional vaccines and/or coordination of care.
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Yes, at Atlas Healthcare, we are happy to accept urgent appointment requests if at all possible.
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Yes, at Atlas Healthcare, you can conveniently book your appointment through our booking link at a time that fits your schedule. If the day and time you desire is not available, you can add your name to a “waitlist”, and we will approve your request if at all possible. We also offer walk-in hours available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-2:00pm
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No! At Atlas Healthcare, we perform exams for our repeat clients at a greatly reduced cost. We give you a large discount on the base price and will bring forward anything we can use from your previous exam.