Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of the more frequently asked questions we receive at Medac.  Of course, if you need answers to any questions that are not found here please contact us.

 

What hours is Medac open?

Medac's urgent care offices are open everyday from 8:00am until 8:00pm, including holidays.  Our Corporate Health office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm.


Are appointments needed?

Appointments are never needed at our urgent care offices.  For Corporate Health clients, appointments are preferred but not required.

Are doctors always on duty at Medac?

Medac's urgent care centers are staffed during all operating hours by board certified, local physicians who have many years of experience in the urgent care setting and understand the unique needs of the urgent care patient.

Does Medac accept my insurance?

Because of the wide variety of insurance payers, Medac is unable to accept all insurance.  We do, however, accept many of the most common insurances available in our area.  These include:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Health Care Savings

  • MedCost

  • Medicare

  • United HealthCare

If you have an insurance that Medac does not file, you will be given a standard insurance form and guidance in filing your insurance claim.  In addition, we accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, in-state checks, traveler's checks, and cash.

Who do I contact if I have a question about a bill I have received?

If you have a question about a bill or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) you have received relating to services provided to you at Medac, you can call our billing office at (910) 452-9553, or visit our billing office at 3710 Shipyard Boulevard, in Wilmington.  You can also e-mail your questions.  Our billing office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm.

I'm starting a new job next week and need a physical exam, can these be done at Medac?

Yes, Medac can provide pre-employment physical exams.  Medac can also provide physical examinations for a variety of other purposes such as:

  • Annual
  • DOT / Coast Guard / Merchant Marine
  • Fit for Duty
  • Respirator Fit
  • School (excluding kindergarten)
  • Sports
  • Wellness

How might my medical information be used and disclosed, and how may I obtain access to this information?

Medac complies with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise referred to as HIPAA.  Please click here if you would like a copy of Medac's Notice of Information Practices.

I am going out of town and my child will be staying with grandparents.  Can they bring my child to Medac for treatment?
 
Yes.  However, a signed Consent for Treatment is necessary for Medac to provide treatment.  You can obtain information from the NC General Statutes Article 4, 32A-28 through 32A-34 regarding giving consent.  Or, you can simply download the Consent Form that is recommended by the North Carolina General Statutes from our website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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