Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the physician's at the practice accept medicare and AARP.

Do to processing costs, we request your co-pay is PAID at the time of the visit.

Medications alone are never a sole solution for maintaining wellness and good health.

NYS law requires a face to face office visit for the writing of narcotic prescriptions.  It is our policy NOT to call in any prescriptions.  Our Emergency Room  at Southampton Hospital is OPEN 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you are ever in need of emergency treatment.

Dr. Cannon maintains unrestricted Southampton Hospital admitting rights.  He will see you in the ICU/CCU or medical floor as required.

You are always offered the soonest appointment.  If you have a specific provider you want to see, you will be offered the next available time slot.  Unfortunately, Dr. Cannon can't always be available.  His office staff will always due their best to accommdate your needs.

It is our policy NOT to call in prescriptions.  In NYS all prescriptions are bar-coded, and for your safety, you must be seen for all Rx refills.

No, it is our STRICT policy to NOT call in any prescriptions.  This is for your safety.

NO, we recommend you find a walk-in care center for your forgotten prescription.

Medications alone are never a sole solution for maintaining wellness and good health.

FP is the abbreviation for "Family Practice".

Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity.

for more information visit:
http://www.aafp.org