Patient FAQ
Please use the following information to help you navigate our systems.
All locations have interpretation services available upon request, including ASL, Spanish, Russian and additional languages.
Patient PortalIn our Patient Portal, you can:
- View labs and other medical record information
- Message clinical staff, support team, and other departments (Rx Refills, Appointments, Referrals, Medical Records, and Billing/Patient Accounts)
- Make payments online
To sign up, present a photo ID and valid email address at any front desk to get a security token. Trouble with the portal? Contact Medical Records at (212) 271-7137.
Medication Refills
You have the following options to refill your medications:
- Call (877) 436-3452
- Visit callenlordepharmacy.com
- Download our mobile app: Callen-Lorde Pharmacies
Remember that it can take 2-3 business days to refill a prescription. If a prior authorization, or insurance approval is required it may take additional time. You should plan ahead and request refills 3 to 5 days before you need them.
For your convenience, we offer free home delivery! Next day delivery available to all 5 boroughs and Nassau County between the hours of 9:00am-7:00pm. Must be 18+ to sign for medications.
For additional information including hours and locations, visit our pharmacy page.
If you still need assistance, please contact our Medication Support Team for patients and external pharmacies at (212) 271-7204.
Callen-Lorde provides all healthcare services regardless of ability to pay. For uninsured/underinsured patients, Callen-Lorde provides a sliding fee based on your income. Visit co-pays can range from $0 to $100. Please note that labs and prescriptions are not included in this co-pay. Any labs will be an additional cost, from approximately $50 to $150.
For patients living with HIV, please review our Ryan White Program Information.
Payments can be made online through our patient portal. If you are not enrolled, speak to the front desk at your next appointment.
If your income information has changed and you would like to update your sliding scale* please bring proof of income and speak to any front desk staff member. This cannot be done over the phone. If you do not have proof of income, you can fill out a form attesting to your income.
If you have questions about a Callen-Lorde bill, call (212) 271-7253.
If you have questions about a Bio Reference bill: call Bio Reference at (800) 229-5227.
*Sliding fee/self-pay patients may be responsible for any additional charges incurred in addition to your office visit (labs, prescriptions, supplies/equipment, etc).
We are strongly encouraging patients to get labs done at a Bioreference or Labcorp close to their home.
Find out if your insurance works with Labcorp: https://www.labcorp.com/labs-and-appointments/insurance-lists
Find out if your insurance works with Bioreference: https://www.bioreference.com/physicians/why-bioreference/insurance-coverage/
Find a Bioreference near you: https://www.bioreference.com/patients/locations-patient-services/find-a-location/
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCREENING NURSE IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A TRUE MEDICAL EMERGENCY. CALLING 911 IS THE BEST OPTION FOR HEALTH MATTERS THAT CANNOT WAIT.
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To contact your provider, you may send a secure message through our Patient Portal, or you may call and leave a message with a Patient Care Associate by calling (212) 271-7200. Our goal is to have your needs met as quickly as possible.
At Callen-Lorde, we make every effort to get you what you need, when you need it, with compassion, respect, and understanding. If you need additional support to help you navigate a problem with an insurance denial, refilling a prescription, or getting in touch with your provider, our Patient Experience team is here to help with all this and more. Additionally, this is a place where you can give a suggestion or complaint for ways we can improve, or a compliment for exceptional service. Click here to fill out a form online, or call us at (212) 937-4836.