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New Patients

Whether you’re expecting your first child or transferring from another practice, we’re honored you’re considering Great Destinations Pediatrics. This page will help you understand how we work, what we value, and what you need to know before your first visit.

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Are We a Good Fit?

Practice Policies

Patient Forms

Use the links below to jump to a section:

Are We a Good Fit?

Practice Policies

Patient Forms

Are we a good fit?

At Great Destinations Pediatrics, we believe great care starts with a great fit. That means shared values, mutual respect, and open communication between our providers and your family.

Here’s what you should know about our approach:

Vaccinations

We follow the recommended immunization schedule from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

  • We do not offer alternative vaccine schedules and do not accept families who choose not to immunize.

Antibiotics

We’re careful and intentional with antibiotic use.

  • We do not automatically treat ear pain or green nasal discharge with antibiotics.
  • We follow evidence-based guidelines and only prescribe when truly necessary.
  • We do not prescribe antibiotics over the phone without a proper in-office evaluation.

Medical Home Philosophy

We aim to be your child’s primary medical home, offering coordinated care across all stages of development.

  • Contact us first before seeking urgent care or specialists.
  • If you do see a specialist, please request that a report be sent to our office.

Appointments

Well and sick visits are available by appointment.

  • We recommend calling ahead, but walk-ins will be offered the next available sick visit slot and may need to wait behind scheduled patients.
  • Timely arrival is expected. Arriving late may result in rescheduling.

After-Hours Support

We have a provider on call 24/7/365 for urgent medical concerns.

  • For after-hours advice, please call our main number: (623) 878-2800.

Insurance & Billing

Please make sure we are in-network with your insurance provider.

  • Copays and deductibles are due at the time of service.
  • Our billing team is here to help, but we recommend checking with your insurance provider for specific benefit details.

We follow the recommended immunization schedule from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

  • We do not offer alternative vaccine schedules and do not accept families who choose not to immunize.

We’re careful and intentional with antibiotic use.

  • We do not automatically treat ear pain or green nasal discharge with antibiotics.

  • We follow evidence-based guidelines and only prescribe when truly necessary.

  • We do not prescribe antibiotics over the phone without a proper in-office evaluation.

We aim to be your child’s primary medical home, offering coordinated care across all stages of development.

  • Contact us first before seeking urgent care or specialists.

  • If you do see a specialist, please request that a report be sent to our office.

Well and sick visits are available by appointment.

  • We recommend calling ahead, but walk-ins will be offered the next available sick visit slot and may need to wait behind scheduled patients.

  • Timely arrival is expected. Arriving late may result in rescheduling.

We have a provider on call 24/7/365 for urgent medical concerns.

  • For after-hours advice, please call our main number: (623) 878-2800.

Please make sure we are in-network with your insurance provider.

  • Copays and deductibles are due at the time of service.

  • Our billing team is here to help, but we recommend checking with your insurance provider for specific benefit details.

Practice Policies

Our practice policies are designed to create a safe, respectful, and efficient environment for all families.

Accompaniment & Legal Consent

A parent or legal guardian must accompany all minors unless a written consent form is provided in advance. The accompanying adult is responsible for payment at the time of service.

Payment & Billing

We offer two options for high-deductible plans:

  • Credit card on file (auto-charged after insurance processes)
  • Pay at time of service
  • Balances over 60 days may be sent to collections.
  • Pleas e call our billing team if you need to make payment arrangements.
  • Returned checks will incur a $30 fee.

Billing Contact:

  • Carrie G. – Patient Representative
  • (623) 878-2800 ext. 116
  • mailto:cgoodman@gdpeds.com

Appointments, Cancellations & No-Shows

  • Arrive 5 minutes early to your appointment.
  • Call ahead if you’ll be late — we may need to reschedule.
  • 24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid a fee.

No-show policy:

  • 1st missed appointment: Possible fee
  • 2nd missed: Fee likely
  • 3rd missed: Possible dismissal from the practice
  • First missed appointment for new patients may incur a fee

Pets

To protect our patients with severe allergies, no animals are allowed in the office except certified service animals.

Divorced/Separated Families

We respect all family structures but cannot get involved in custody disputes. Both parents are encouraged to follow legal arrangements and communicate clearly with our office.