Is Dr. Postigo a Primary Care Doctor or a Specialist?

Both.  Dr. Postigo is mainly a specialist in Geriatric Medicine but he will act as your Primary Care Doctor.

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Is this concierge medicine?

No. Dr. Postigo is not a concierge physician. Our office does not charge membership fees or any extra fees to be a patient in our practice. Medical visits are charged to your health insurance.

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Do home visits cost more?

No, Medicare and your insurance cover home visits the same way they cover office visits. Standard copay, co-insurance, and deductibles apply.  Dr. Postigo will bill as your Primary Care Doctor.

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Do I have to be disabled or homebound to have a house visit?

No.  While many patients have mobility issues, you do not need to be officially homebound to receive home visits from our doctor.  You just need to be 65 or older.

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Do I need a referral to see your doctor?

No referral is required to become a patient but you will need to fill out the New Patient Application Form.

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Will I need to switch doctors?  Will Dr. Postigo be my primary care physician?

Yes. Dr. Postigo will become your primary care provider (PCP) and will coordinate your care moving forward, replacing your current PCP.  You will need to contact your insurance carrier and to list Dr. Postigo as your primary care provider (PCP) before you can be seen.

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What type of patients do you see? 

We see patients who are 65 years of age or older in the Greater Rochester, NY area, including Monroe and Wayne Counties.

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Do you make exceptions for patients under 65?

While we understand that disabled and homebound patients of all ages have a need for at-home care, we are not able to see patients under 65.  Dr. Postigo is a Geriatrician and focuses his care on seniors only.​

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What are some reasons to choose our house call medical services?

• It is difficult or impossible to get out of your house.

• You are looking for a Primary Care Physician.

• You are looking for a Geriatrician, a specialist in treating the health of seniors.

• You have difficulty getting to the doctor's office.

• You don't want to ask anyone to take you to see your doctor.

• You have difficulty waiting in a waiting room.

• You want to avoid exposure to other illnesses.