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Before Your Medical Appointment

Ensure your appointment goes smoothly by following the steps below. If you need assistance or have questions at any time, please call 714-456-7890. See additional details below for surgery at UCI Medical Center in Orange, UCI Health — Fountain Valley and UCI Health — Placentia Linda. 

Before your appointment

  • Confirm your appointment. Before your visit, you may receive a recorded message confirming your appointment. If you don’t receive a call or need to reschedule, please call your physician’s office to confirm or reschedule.
  • Check your health insurance coverage. Contact your health insurance provider to verify the specifics of your coverage. If you have any managed-care referral questions, call Physician Referral at 877-UCI-DOCS (877-824-3627). 
  • Prepare a list of your current medications. Be ready to discuss your prescribed medications, including how much you take and how often you take it. If you have copies of your prescriptions, bring those with you.
  • Make a list. Write down all your health concerns, questions and issues.

  • Get directions. UCI Health physicians see patients at a number of different locations. Find information about your location ›

  • Review our parking policies. We offer valet parking and emergency room parking, as well as a visitor parking structure. 

Day of your appointment

  • Be on time for your appointment.
  • Bring your list of current medications.
  • Be prepared to pay any insurance copayments and/or deductibles when you check in. 
  • Bring the following information to help you fill out any necessary paperwork:
    • Insurance card
    • Your employer’s name, address and phone number if you are insured through your employer
    • Managed-care referral authorization, which is necessary if you are covered by a managed care plan that requires a physician referral
    • Name, address and phone number of your primary care or referring physician
    • Any forms you were asked to complete prior to the appointment
    • Medical information requested by UCI Health, such as radiology results and lab diagnostic test results

Any questions? Call us anytime at 714-456-7002.

Additional details for surgery at UCI Medical Center in Orange

Prepare for your visit by reviewing the following information. 

Additional details for surgery at UCI Health — Fountain Valley

Prepare for your visit by reviewing the following information. 

If you need assistance or have questions, please call 714-966-7289 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Additional details for surgery at UCI Health — Placentia Linda

Prepare for your visit by reviewing the following information. 

If you need assistance or have questions, please call 714-961-5951 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.