YOUR FIRST VISIT AT HUDSON ALLERGY
We are excited to meet you and become your NYC allergist. We want to make sure that your experience at Hudson Allergy is nothing short of excellent. Here’s a bit of helpful information to get you ready for your first visit at our New York City Allergy practice.
INSURANCE
ALLERGY PATIENT INSURANCE GUIDE
We accept many insurance policies and are in network with most popular plans offered by NYC employers.
Below please find the providers we accept.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Oxford
- United Health Insurance
As a courtesy we review each patient’s insurance policy with them in advance of their meeting with the doctor. We want each patient to understand the potential out of pocket costs associated with their visit so there are no surprises.
Before the visit, it is the patient’s responsibility to consult their insurance provider, to be clear on what is covered by their insurance policy, and to understand how visiting an allergist factors into any deductible and coverage costs.
To help you uncover this information from your insurance provider, please review this ALLERGY PATIENT INSURANCE GUIDE.
Please contact us if you have questions or would like a list of specific policies we accept.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
We want to make it easy for you to make an appointment. We have three ways you can schedule an appointment:
- Give us a call during business hours (212) 729-1283
- Schedule an appointment online by clicking here
Email us at info@hudsonallergy.com with your preferred date, time and doctor and a receptionist will get back to you shortly.
Please note if you are interested in having allergy testing performed, in addition to your consult, please refrain from taking any anti-histamines (Benadryl, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Xyzal, etc.) for at least 3-5 days before your appointment. Beta-blockers (Metoprolol, Labetalol, Lopressor, Toprol, Levatol, Atenolol, etc.) must be held for at least 24 hours prior to testing.
For allergy injections or xolair injections: The last shot of the day is given 30 minutes before close. Monday-Thursday last shot is at 5:30pm and on Fridays 4:30pm.
Medications to Avoid before Allergy Testing
If you are scheduled for allergy testing, here is a list of antihistamines and medications to avoid for at least 5 days prior to your appointment.
SUBWAY DIRECTIONS:
Hudson Allergy is New York City’s best Allergy Practice with offices located in the heart of Tribeca, Flatiron and Grand Central neighborhoods.
TRIBECA
49 Murray StreetNeaw York, NY 10007
Located between Church and West Broadway.
Subway directions:We are right around the corner from 4 major MTA subway lines. Get off at any of these exits and walk to our office within 5 minutes.
Take the ACE to Chambers street and take the Church/Murray street exit.
Take the 1,2,3 to the W. Broadway and Chambers street exit.
Take the 4,5 to the Fulton Street exit.
Take the R to the City Hall exit.
FLATIRON
208 5th AvenueNew York, NY 10010
208 5th Ave, between 25th and 26th Street.
Subway directions:We are located across from Madison Square Park, near 3 MTA subway lines. Get off at any of these exits and walk to our office within 5 minutes.
Take the 6 to either the 23rd Street or 28th Street exit.
Take the N,Q,R to the W 28th Street exit.
Take the PATH to the W 23rd Street exit.
GRAND CENTRAL
485 Lexington AvenueNew York, NY 10017
Located at Lexington between East 46th and East 47th Street, just a few short blocks from
Subway directions:Take the 2, 4, 5, 7 or Shuttle to Grand Central Station.
Take the 6 to either Grand Central or East 51st Street.
Take the E or M to East 53rd Street / Fifth Avenue.
CANCELLATION POLICY
It is the goal of Hudson Allergy to provide patients with excellent medical care, on their schedule, in a timely and efficient manner.
We are considerate towards all of our patients’ and staff’s time, and we aim to mitigate late cancellations and missed appointments, which disrupt the flow of our office.
Hudson Allergy retains the right to charge a $100 fee for any cancellation that occurs with less than 24 hours notice or a ‘no-show’ who misses an appointment entirely without forewarning. The individual will be responsible for the payment of this fee and it will not be billed to, nor paid by, the insurance company.
A fee of $100 will be charged to a credit card of the patient’s choosing after the patient has cancelled/rescheduled or failed to show up to an appointment with no notification (“no show”) at least 24 hours prior to their appointment time.
Employees of Hudson Allergy must collect and charge the fee of $100 if/when the patient is requesting another appointment within the office.
The $100 fee will be refunded to the original method of payment once the patient has checked in and has been seen by the doctor on the date of his/her appointment.
If a patient has been seen in the office, then schedules a follow up and is unable to make it to the follow up appointment, the appointment can be cancelled (abiding by the 24 hour notice policy) without a fee being assessed to the patientt’s account, up to two (2) times. After two missed appointments/cancellations, or appointment reschedulings a $100 fee will be charged to the patient’s card.
If a patient cancels/reschedules or does not show up to a scheduled appointment, three (3) or more times consecutively, a fee of $100 will be charged for each cancellation, no show or rescheduling that is within less than a 24 hour period.
Please do not cancel your appointment unless it is absolutely necessary. Your well being is a top priority and we look forward to your next visit.
All the best,
Hudson Allergy
