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Medcare LLC
at Lafayette Medical
Plaza
468 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Phone: (718) 399-6234
Fax: (718) 399-3516
www.medcare.nyc
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
Letter to Patients
Dear Valued Patient,
We would like to welcome you to MedCare LLC’s at Lafayette Medical Plaza Patient
Centered Medical Care. Your personal physician has joined the efforts of the MedCare
LLC medical team group in a program known as Patient Centered Medical Care, or PCMC
for short.
PCMC is not a place, nor is it something you have to enroll in. PCMC is a medical practice
program that uses a team based approach, led by your own physician, which focuses on
you, our patient. The PCMC model provides comprehensive, personal medical care with
emphasis on wellness and disease prevention, in a friendly, accessible and timely manner.
Your PCMC team combines the skills of other members of your doctor’s office, including
physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, receptionists and
administrative staff. In addition, we have added new members to our PCMC team- Care
Coordinators. Care Coordinators are experienced medical professionals who will focus
their expertise to coordinate the care for patients with complex medical needs, those
with high risk medical states, and our patients who have been hospitalized and are now
transitioning back to their homes.
Together, your PCMC team at Medcare LLC will focus on your personal health and
wellness. We will optimize your care through prevention, screening, and effective early
disease intervention. In addition to preventative care, your physician and the PCMC
team will help you coordinate individualized treatment for your acute and chronic health
needs.
The most important part of this team is you! Your role includes honestly sharing your
health concerns, needs and issues with your doctor and your PCMC team to ensure your
health care team can work closely with you to create an individualized care plan that is
right for your health and wellness goals. For more information about how you can get
the most out of your healthcare appointments and treatment, please refer to our list of
recommendations and patient expectations (listed on page 3).
Please do not hesitate to contact your office for more information. You may also visit our
website at: www.MedCare.NYC
Wishing you good health, MedCare LLC
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
important to remember to keep your information current, so if there
Your PCMC Team
are any changes to your contact information, insurance, or other
items, please notify the receptionist so he/she can update your
records accordingly.
The Patient Centered Medical Care model involves a team working
side by side with your physician to aid in providing coordinated
care and support. The PCMC team may consist of: your health
■ Medical Assistants
care provider, nurse practitioner,, medical assistants, receptionists
Medical Assistants will call you into the exam room. They will check
and Care Coordinators. You can speak to designated members of
your vital signs, confirm your pharmacy information, review your
the team whenever you have questions or concerns about
medications, ask you for the reason of your visit and inquire about
medication, referrals, forms or test results. This team also may
your health and well-being to collect as much information as possible
contact you per your provider’s directions, so it is important for
for your physician.
you to know the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
■ Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare
Provider
Care
Coordinators
Receptionists
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A Nurse may be available in your provider’s office. You may speak
to him/her about test results, forms, and medical questions. Nurses
may also provide counseling/education based on your health needs.
You might receive a call from a nurse to talk about a test result and/
or any follow-up care that may be needed.
■ Care Coordinators
Medical
Assistants
Nurse
FNP/NP
Care Coordinators are experienced medical professionals who will
focus their expertise in care coordination for patients with complex
medical needs, those with high risk medical states, and patients who
Your Physician or Health Care Provider continues to be the primary
have been hospitalized and are now transitioning back to their homes.
leader of your care. Your provider meets daily with his/her care
team to discuss any patient concerns and follow up needs. This
team approach will provide you with more time when you come in
to see your provider.
■ Receptionists
You are the most important partner in the PCMC team! Being
involved in your care helps to improve and maintain your overall
health. Following your physician’s instructions and being honest
with your medical team are the first steps in this process. We also
want you to ask questions to ensure that you fully understand your
Receptionists check you in. This process may include: registering
medications, referral needs, diagnoses and treatments. Providing
you, confirming insurance eligibility, taking your picture, collecting
information on care received outside of your PCMC team aids the
co-pays, etc. Don’t forget to see the receptionist on your way out
team in coordinating your care.
because he/she will schedule any appointments as needed. It is
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
Patient Checklist
Bring all medication bottles to EVERY appointment. This includes:
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Prescription medicines
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Over the counter medicines
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Herbal medicines
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Vitamins and supplements
Your care team will go over them with you to:
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Review what you are taking
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Make sure you are taking them correctly
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See if you can take fewer medications
Bring all documentation from other healthcare facilities (including
hospitals, emergency rooms or urgent care centers) you have visited
Bring all documentation from other healthcare providers or specialists
since your last appointment. This includes:
you have visited since your last appointment. This includes:
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Discharge notes
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Consultation notes
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Laboratory results or other test results
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Laboratory results or other test results
Bring any self-monitoring logs you maintain. This includes:
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Blood pressure
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Blood sugar
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Weight
Let us know if you received any vaccinations from another provider,
pharmacy, or center
Bring the results from any preventative screenings you had done.
This includes:
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Colorectal cancer screening
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Mammograms
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Eye exams
Please prepare and bring to your appointment a list of questions or
concerns that you would like to discuss with your care team
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
■ A Full Range of Services
To p d o c t o r s
If you or someone in your family has specific healthcare concerns,
MedCare LLC offers medical services that address virtually every
■ MedCare LLC
health and wellness need. Key service areas include:
MedCare LLC is a comprehensive network of over 10 top physicians
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Primary Care Provider
across a wide range of specialties. Patients of MedCare LLC receive
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Behavioral Health
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Cardiovascular Care
to share a patient’s medical information across specialties to ensure
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Children’s Health
coordinated care that puts the patient at the center of everything.
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Gastroenterologist
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Laboratory
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Podiatry
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Neurologist
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Optometrist
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Women’s Health
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Physical Therapy
quality care with the support of an integrated healthcare system. With
a focus on primary care, this model enables MedCare LLCs physicians
Our physicians are among the most skilled and experienced
professionals in the region.
All physicians take the time to listen to their patients. This enables
them to understand their unique needs and concerns and make the
right decisions that deliver exceptional outcomes. They work
collaboratively with colleagues, nursing staff and other medical
professionals so patients can be confident that they are receiving
comprehensive, 360 degree care.
Through an affiliation with MedCare LLC, physicians have access to
resources that support patient-focused, highly attentive care. Our
physicians participate in most health insurance plans.
MedCare LLC
includes highly
skilled and
experienced
A Full Range of Tests on site
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Holter Monitor
Allergy testing
ECHO test
Stress Test
Holter Monitor
PAD test
Ultrasounds
Hearing
Vision
PFT test
physicians
across a range
of specialties.
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
Immunizations performed for children and adults
Blood drawing station on premises
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
Yo u r He a l t h a n d We l l n e s s
Recommendations
■ Pneumonia Vaccination
A pneumonia vaccine is recommended for persons 65 years of age and
older. Younger patients with diseases such as asthma, COPD, diabetes,
heart disease and other chronic diseases are recommended to have
The following is a brief list of some recommendations for your overall
the pneumonia vaccine. Speak with your physician to see if this
health and wellness. Please note that these recommendations do not
vaccination is recommended for you.
replace your physician’s management of your individual healthcare
needs. We strongly encourage you to meet with your care team to
customize your healthcare plan.
■ Blood Pressure Control
A blood pressure of less than 140/90 is recommended for adults.
■ Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco use contributes significantly to many disease states including:
cardiovascular disease and respiratory diseases (including chronic
lung disease and increased risk for multiple types of cancer). It is
Hypertension (blood pressure above normal ranges) increases a
person’s risk for stroke, heart disease, vascular disease and kidney
disease. See your physician to evaluate your blood pressure and to
develop a plan to assist you in maintaining healthy levels.
costly both in terms of health detriment and monetarily for healthcare
costs. Your physician can assist you to stop tobacco use. There are
■ Colon Cancer Screening
medications that can help reduce the craving for tobacco as well as
Colon cancer is a common cancer in our country. The key to
those that can reduce the effects of nicotine withdrawal. There are
successful treatment is early detection. Adults aged 50 and over are
also behavioral techniques that can help you stop tobacco use. We are
recommended to have screening colonoscopy. The screening age is
here to help you and encourage you through this process.
lower for patients in higher risk groups. Depending on the results of
your initial exam, the frequency of repeat colonoscopies is determined.
■ Breast Cancer Screening
All women beginning at age 40 are encouraged to have screening
mammography performed. If you are at higher risk, the screening
While colonoscopy is the preferred screening tool, there are other
methods that also can help to detect this disease. See your physician
to evaluate and to develop an effective screening program for you
process begins earlier. All women are recommended to meet with
their physician to discuss their breast cancer risk and to determine
appropriate breast cancer screening tests for them.
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
■ Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States. Diabetes affects
many organ systems in your body including your heart, kidneys, eyes,
your nervous system and your vascular system. Making sure your
diabetes is under control is important to prevent damage to these
organ systems. A blood test called Hemoglobin A1C helps your
physician monitor your blood sugar control. Diabetes should target a
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Extended: Tue and Thurs 5pm-6pm
Weekend: Saturday 10am –2pm
Hemoglobin A1C of at least under 7.0. It is also important for diabetics
to maintain stringent control of their blood pressure and cholesterol
Please, call us to for same day appointment, schedule FU, or just walk in
values. See your physician to assess your diabetes risk and control
levels.
■ Heart Disease
Patient Portal:
You may access, register, communicate with office staff,
access your record and have conference with your provider
using Patient Portal.
If you have existing heart or vascular disease, it is important to
work with your physician to prevent progression of these diseases.
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Controlling your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar
levels, as well as avoidance of tobacco products and maintaining a
healthy diet can help prevent worsening of your disease. Meet with
your physician to develop your personal plan of care.
Learn more about MedCare LLC and find a physician:
Call 1.718.399.6234 or visit our website at
www.medcare.nyc
Medcare LLC easy accessible by public transtportation
Anytime you have a test or procedure
such as x-rays, mammography, blood
tests, colonoscopies, etc. done by
another physician or facility, please
have the results sent to your primary
care physician.
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
“G” train at the stop “Bedford-Nostrand”
“B38” as well as “B48” buses.
MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza
Medcare LLC
Diagnostic & Treatment Center
For Adults and Children
468 Lafayette Ave.
Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Phone (718) 399-6234
Fax (718) 399-3516
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MedCare LLC at Lafayette Medical Plaza