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.
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:
We do not see families who chose not to vaccinate. In addition, we do not accommodate for vaccines schedules that differ significantly from the schedule recommended by the AAP.
We’re careful and intentional with antibiotic use.
We do not automatically treat every earache 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 for when your child is sick or well.
Contact us first before seeking urgent care or specialists.
- If your child is seen at urgent care or in the emergency department after-hours, please contact us to schedule a follow-up appointment.
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 and always have same-day sick appointments available. 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.
If your child has an emergent medical need after-hours, please head to the nearest urgent care or emergency room. You can also call the triage number on the back of your insurance card for advice. If your concern can wait until the next business day, you can leave us a voicemail, and we will call you in the morning to schedule an appointment.
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 an efficient, respectable and safe 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.
- Please call our billing team if you need to make payment arrangements.
- Returned checks will incur a $30 fee.
Billing Contact:
- Carrie A. – Patient Representative
- (623) 878-2800 ext. 116
- 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.
Downloadable Patient Forms
To save time at your appointment, we recommend completing forms ahead of time.