Arrive with time to settle in
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment for check-in.
New patients
Come in prepared. Feel more at ease.
A little preparation can make the first visit feel simpler. Start with the essentials below, download the paperwork, and call if anything is unclear.
Your first visitA clear arrival · A prepared conversation
Before your appointment
Three things to know before you arrive.
Bring the essentials
Please bring a valid photo ID, your current insurance cards, and the completed new-patient paperwork.
Need another way to complete it?
Call the office to have the packet mailed, or arrive 30 minutes early to complete it before your visit.
New-patient paperwork
Download, print, complete, and bring it with you.
The current packet is ten pages. Completing it before you arrive gives the office more time to focus on check-in and your questions.
What to expect
A first visit built around understanding.
Knowing the shape of the visit can take some of the uncertainty out of walking through the door.
- 01
Check in
Give yourself time for paperwork and administrative questions before the appointment begins.
- 02
Share what is changing
You do not need the right medical term. Explain what hurts, when it started, and what it is keeping you from doing.
- 03
Understand the next step
The visit is an opportunity to examine the concern, discuss what may be contributing, and talk through appropriate options.
Insurance & self-pay
Verify the details before your visit.
Dr. Korves accepts Medicare, Partnership HealthPlan of California, and many commercial insurance plans. Coverage and network participation vary by plan. Please call our office or contact your insurance company to verify benefits and whether Dr. Korves is in network. Self-pay patients are also welcome.
Questions before your visit?
The office can help you prepare.
Call to schedule, request a mailed packet, or ask what to bring.