Maureen Schwehr, N.D.
621 N. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Telephone: 520-623-1033
Fax: 820-742-3846
Email: drschwehr@msn.com
Specialties: Family Practice, Autism, ADD/ADHD
1. What are the primary medical specialties in which you were originally trained (e.g., pediatrics, family medicine)?
Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician
2. Approximately how many individuals with autism have you treated, and what is the age range?
40; age range 3 - 18 years old
3. Do you usually have a waiting list?
2 weeks
4. On the average, how long do you spend face-to-face with a new patient for an initial consultation?
90 minutes
5. After the first consultation, what is the average length of an appointment?
30 - 45 minutes
6. Are your patients advised to use special diets such as GF/CF, SCD, low-oxalate, etc.?
Yes, I have seen amazing results with dietary changes.
7. Can you collaborate with other specialists we will be dealing with (e.g., gastroenterologists)?
Yes I am happy to collaborate with other specialists
8. Are you willing to collaborate on treatment and testing with a child’s pediatrician if he/she is receptive?
Yes, most of my patients work myself and a pediatrician.
9. Do you or anyone in your office speak languages other than English?
Spanish - available only limited hours each week.
10. Are you willing to offer phone consultations for distant patients?
Yes
11. Do you provide any form of after-hours support?
My patients have my cell phone number
12. Do you sell proprietary nutritional supplements or have a sales agreement with supplement suppliers? Do you sell supplements at list price or less?
Yes, I do sell some supplements - some at list price and others below list price.
13. Do you take insurance? If not, do you provide organized, coded insurance forms?
I do not contract with any insurance companies but I do provide coded superbills which can be submitted for reimbursement.
14. Do you bill for laboratory tests done by commercial laboratories? How do you break down the fees?
I work with many different labs, some take insurance, some are billed through my office, procedures vary.
15. Is there a reason you might not bill for an office visit?
Yes, every situation is unique and I work with families to find the best way possible to help their children
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