Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Santini currently participates with Medicare and accepts new Medicare patients on a case by case basis. Please be aware that there is an annual fee associated with the physical exam that is not covered by Medicare.  For additional information, please contact our office.

All the Physicians of Internal Medicine of Chevy Chase are out-of-network providers for all private insurance companies. Our billing department will submit all paperwork to your insurance company so that any reimbursement will be paid directly to you.

All fees are payable at the time of service.

On the day of your physical, please drink plenty of water and take any of your usual medications except for vitamins.  You may have a piece of toast and black coffee, but no other food starting four hours prior to your visit.  

You may wish to bring a snack to eat after your blood work has been drawn.

A list of current medications and their doses, including supplements, and over the counter medications.  Please limit prior medical records to include last lab results, a copy of your EKG, any major hospitalizations, colonoscopy report, and vaccine history.  Please bring your insurance card and photo ID.

Please contact your pharmacy and they will contact us.  If it has been more than a year since your last physical, we will ask you to make your yearly physical appointment then. 

Dial the regular office number and follow the instructions to reach the physician on call.  For non-urgent matters, use our email address.  For emergencies, please dial 911.