Barre Internal Medicine

Barre Internal Medicine specializes in the care of patients age 18 and up. Special interests include diabetes, hypertension, preventative medicine, women’s health and geriatric care.

From L to R: Cynthia Smith, MD; Priscilla Carr, MD; Arthur Gleiner, MD; Joni Chenoweth, PA-C, LICSW;
Katie John, APRN, FNP-BC (not shown: Richard Katzman, MD)

Services

• Management of acute and chronic illnesses
• Gynecological exams
• Health maintenance examinations
• Coordination of care with specialty physicians
• Minor surgical procedures
• Immunizations
• Hospital treatment through CVMC's Hospitalist Program
• Diabetic education
• Family planning
• Sports and camp physicals

Emergencies

Emergency situations are given immediate attention. We provide 24-hour physician coverage for emergencies. After regular office hours, call the office number and you will be given instructions on what to do. The on-call doctor will return your call if requested. In extreme or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911. When you arrive at the hospital, identify yourself as our patient.

Prescription Policy

Our office has a prescription refill line for medications that are taken on a regular basis. We ask that you call 371-4647 at least 48 hours before your medications are needed. Please leave a message following the instructions on the voice mail to include your name, date of birth, medication, dosage, and the name of your pharmacy. You may have to come to the office to pick up a written prescription. Please call during regular office hours for prescription refills unless it is an emergency.

Test Results

We will notify you of all abnormal lab and x-ray results. If you have an appointment scheduled shortly after your test, we will go over the results with you during your office visit. We may also contact you by phone or mail. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your test, please feel free to call our office.

Fees

Our practice requires payment at the time services are rendered. We will direct bill to Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, MVP, and Cigna. We may bill other insurance companies as a courtesy to our patients; however, payment is ultimately your responsibility. We do offer a Financial Assistance Plan for those who qualify. Co-pays are due at time of service.

About Your Appointment

• Please arrive 10 minutes early to register for your appointment.
• If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please give us 24 hours' notice so that we can use your appointment time for another patient.
• Please contact our office if you will be more than 10 minutes late. We may need to reschedule your appointment for another time.
• Help us keep your records as current as possible. Let us know if there are any changes to your address, phone number, insurance company or other pertinent information.