Access to All of Hoag

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3

At Hoag, our mission is to provide the highest quality care to the communities we serve. We know the continuity of care you deserve is provided within the Hoag network.

To guarantee full access to Hoag Hospital and all of its services, patients may want to consider selecting a primary care physician that is part of Hoag Medical Group. Hoag Medical Group physicians work hand-in-hand with the nationally recognized specialist physicians at Hoag who deliver award-winning clinical excellence in cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women’s health and orthopedics.

Hoag accepts most major HMO, PPO and Medicare Advantage plans.

HMO and Medicare Advantage participants

To make a change to your Primary Care Physician (PCP):

1. Call the customer service number on your current insurance card, and request to change the Primary Care Physician (PCP) and medical group.
2. Provide the name of the Hoag Medical Group (HMG) or Hoag Affiliated Physician primary care doctor, and confirm with the insurance representative that the physician is a provider with Hoag Medical Group/Hoag Affiliated Physicians.
3. Once you receive your new insurance card, call the Hoag Medical Group office to request an appointment. The change to HMG will typically take effect within 30-45 days of the request.

PPO or Medicare participants

Participants have the flexibility of selecting a physician of their choice and do not need to notify their insurance plan.

1. Select a Primary Care Physician from Hoag Medical Group.
2. Call the Hoag Medical Group office and schedule an appointment.

Guarantee your access to Hoag. Contact our Personal Service Team today at   888-803-3038.