Choosing to Join Our Practice

We greatly appreciate your choice in selecting Total Care Physicians to be your family medicine providers!

Prior to scheduling your first appointment, please make sure you complete the following:

  • We are accepting Medicare Advantage HMO (e.g. Blue Cross, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Devoted) patients through the Rush Health network
  • If you are a member of an HMO, please contact your insurance to confirm plan participation
  • Contact your current or previous providers to have your medical records sent to our office
  • Review the “What to Bring to Your Visit” and “Additional Forms” sections for necessary paperwork to be completed before your visit
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You can now email your patient registration forms to:

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to review and complete all necessary forms.
Upon arriving, you will be greeted by friendly office staff, who will check you in and collect any copayments.
You will receive an overview of our policies and practices.
A thorough interview and review your health history will be done by the physician.
A thorough but specific physical exam will be performed by the physician.
Patient education and appropriate follow up with be coordinated by the physician.

What to Bring to Your First Visit

Driver’s license or state ID
Medical insurance card
Copayment (if applicable)
Medications or medication list
Pharmacy name and phone number
Completed Registration Packet

Completed Registration Packet, which includes:
Patient information
Consent for Medical Treatment
Insurance/Payment Authorization
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgment
Release of Medical Information from previous provider(s)
Patient Rights & Responsibilities
Total Care Physicians’ Policies

Currently Accepting the Following Insurances

*If you are a member of an HMO, please check with your insurance prior to your first visit to verify network participation*

Aetna 

Aetna ASA Assurant Health 

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage HMO (Rush Health)

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Blue Cross Community

ChoiceCare Network 

Cigna 

Cofinity 

CoreSource of Illinois 

Coventry Health Care

Devoted (Rush Health) 

Golden Rule 

Humana 

Humana Medicare Advantage HMO  (Rush Health)

Illinois Public Aid/Medicaid 

Medicare 

Medicare Railroad 

Meridian 

Meritain 

UMR 

United HealthCare 

United HealthCare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)