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For Patients

Your Doctor and You

Our focus is on empowering the patient-physician relationship. To make an appointment, call your physician's office directly. For specific questions or if you need help, please contact us at (559) 500-0753.

Patient / Member Rights

You have rights and responsibilities as a member of Sierra Health IPA. Appeals / Complaints can be filed with your health plan, over the phone or in writing, about the care provided without discrimination. Your issues will be fairly analyzed and addressed accordingly. If you have an urgent health problem, or if you are unsatisfied with your health plan’s decision after your

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

The HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices details how Sierra Health IPA may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations, and for additional purposes that are permitted or required by law. It describes your rights to access and control your protected health information (PHI). “Protected health information (PHI)” is information about you, including your demographics, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services. For more

Preparing for Your First Visit

To make your first visit a success:

  1. Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out appropriate paperwork

  2. Bring your insurance card, if you are insured, because the office staff will need to see it.

  3. If you have not already arranged for your medical records to be transferred, please do so as soon as possible

  4. Bring the bottles of all medications or a list with the names of the medications you are currently taking.

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