Providers at this practice.
Frequently asked questions about this practice.
Schedule an Appointment
To serve you in the best way possible, we work by appointments. As stated above, please let us know of any issues that may necessitate how soon you need to be seen. Contact us to schedule an appointment should you need a personal consultation.
At your initial visit, you will be asked to present your insurance card, photo ID, any necessary co-payments and to complete new patient paperwork. To save time during your first appointment, you may download and complete our new patient paperwork ahead of time to bring with you to your appointment.
To Cancel or Reschedule
If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you cancel/reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time.
In Case of Emergency
When you are in labor call Dr. Simpson at (860) 444-6868 for instructions. If it is after hours, the answering service will route your call to Dr. Simpson and you should hear back from him within 15 minutes. If, under unusual circumstances, you do not hear back within 15 minutes, proceed directly to the hospital to Labor & Delivery.
If you have a serious medical problem that requires immediate attention call Dr. Simpson’s office at (203) 855-3535. Ask to speak to the doctor or a nurse to discuss your problem and be seen the same day.
Insurance Plan Participation
At Jeffrey A. Simpson, MD, LLC, we participate in many managed care plans and see patients with government as well as traditional insurances. If we are not your designated gynecologist, some insurance plans may require that you obtain a referral from your primary care doctor before you visit us. To learn if a particular physician participates with your plan, please contact our office or your insurance company.
We participate with the following major plans:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield / Wellpoint
- CIGNA Healthcare
- ConnectiCare
- First Health / Coventry Health care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Healthy-CT
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan / PHCS / Emblem Healthcare
- Northeast Health Direct / Consumer Health Network PPO / ChoiceCare Humana
- Oxford Health Plan
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Women's Health Connecticut participates in the following CT Health Insurance Exchange health plans:
- Anthem
- ConnectiCare
- Healthy-CT
- United Healthcare
For more information about these plans, we recommend that you visit accesshealtct.com or call 1-855-805-4325.
You are responsible for learning details of your coverage from your insurance plan, including all deductibles, co-payments and/or any referrals that may be required by your insurance company. Your co-payment is expected at the time of service, and payment in full is expected at each visit for services not covered by your insurance. Additionally, if you do not have an insurance card available, and/or our physicians do not participate with your health plan, full payment also is expected at the time of service.
For your convenience, we accept cash, check, Mastercard, VISA, Discover and AMEX. All returned checks will be assessed a $25.00 service charge. If you are an existing patient with a balance due, you can also pay your bill online.
Due to the vast number of insurance plans, it is the patient's responsibility to understand her insurance coverage. If you have questions regarding your coverage, please call your insurance company or speak with your employer or human resource department.
If you have any questions regarding billing, please call our central billing office at (800) 889-3333 during regular business hours.
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
365 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
Phone: (860) 442-0711
www.lmhospital.org
