At TD&E, we are committed to compassionate and prompt patient care and customer satisfaction. If you are a new patient, we will work to have you seen within two weeks by a qualified practitioner. Some indications, such as a Thyroid Nodule, Gestational Pregnancy, & Osteoporotic Fractures will be prioritized to be seen more quickly.
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Did you know you can register for your appointment before you walk through our door? We now offer mobile check-in, giving you a faster registration experience. You can check in before your appointment from your computer, tablet or phone, whenever is most convenient for you. Just make sure we have your updated e-mail or cell phone number on file and we’ll send you a registration link a few days before your appointment!
Appointment FAQs
Due to the lack of Endocrinologists in the Austin & surrounding areas, we do require a referral from your PCP in order to be seen as a new patient with Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology. Once we receive your referral electronically or via fax, a scheduler will be in contact to schedule your appointment.
Of note: If your insurance requires a referral to see a specialist, you will need to have your referral processed before seeing a specialist.
If you are an existing patient & need an extension of time or visits added to the current authorization, please contact your PCP’s office at least one week in advance of when you need the authorization. We cannot guarantee they can backdate the referral.
No. We only require a written referral from your PCP office to identify the diagnosis you are needing to be treated for. You will not need an insurance authorization.
Yes, most HMO plans require a referral from your PCP office PRIOR to seeing a specialist provider. Without this authorization, you would be considered Private Pay and responsible for all out-of-pocket costs.
We see patients by appointment only. All urgent appointments will be scheduled with a provider that has availability to see you. This may be an Advanced Practice Provider. All referrals must be received prior to your appointment.
You may schedule an appointment by calling our main number: 512-458-8400, option 2. Schedulers are available Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Our telephone lines are closed daily from 12:00 – 1:30. Should you require a thyroid ultrasound prior to your appointment, we will try to schedule these on the same day as your office visit so that you do not have to make multiple trips to the office.
Please make sure to bring the following items to every appointment that you schedule:
- Insurance card
- Complete list of all medications you are taking
- Blood sugar log (if you have been diagnosed with Diabetes)
If you are scheduling a new patient appointment, please be prepared to provide the following information to the scheduler:
- Name of referring physician
- Name of health insurance carrier
- Diagnosis
- Address so that we can mail your confirmation letter
Our office utilizes an automated system to remind you of your appointment three days in advance as a courtesy. This system allows you to confirm or cancel your appointment. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment please call at least 24 hours in advance. This allows us to make your appointment time available to other patients who need an earlier appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged a late cancellation fee of $50.
Our office understands that emergencies arise and appointments cannot always be kept. Your appointment time is reserved with your provider in advance. We do not double book patients so we ask that you give as much notice as possible if you are not going to be able to keep your scheduled appointment. This allows us to fill the appointment with another patient that needs to be seen. No shows will be charged a fee of $50.
Advance Practice Provider play a critical role to help assure that patients are provided with the highest quality of care. Your Endocrinologist may work with a Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
All three disciplines have completed bachelor’s degrees and most have a master’s degree. They are licensed by the State of Texas and can prescribe medication. All have had rigorous clinical training and have taken national board exams to certify them in their areas of expertise and must complete a set curriculum of continuing education each year, just as your physician is required to do to maintain their license.
In addition, all of our physician extenders are required to become Certified Diabetes Educators (C.D.E.). This is done after they have acquired the required number of clinical hours to make them eligible to sit for the exam.
Advance Practice Provider play a critical role to help assure that patients are provided with the highest quality of care. Your Endocrinologist may work with a Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
All three disciplines have completed bachelor’s degrees and most have a master’s degree. They are licensed by the State of Texas and can prescribe medication. All have had rigorous clinical training and have taken national board exams to certify them in their areas of expertise and must complete a set curriculum of continuing education each year, just as your physician is required to do to maintain their license.
In addition, all of our Advance Practice Provider are required to become Certified Diabetes Educators (C.D.E.). This is done after they have acquired the required number of clinical hours to make them eligible to sit for the exam.