Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept health insurance?

Most of our services are covered by medical insurance. We currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Aetna, First Health, Mail Handlers, MAMSI, MedCost, HealthCare Savings and Great West Health insurances. Payment is due at time of services for non-covered services. Reimbursement documentation is provided for out-of-network services.

What are your hours?

The doctor is available by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our other doctors and physician's assistant are available Mondays between 8am and 6pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5pm, and Fridays, from 8am to 1pm. Additional times can be arranged with Dr. Pizzino to meet unusual circumstances.

How do I reach Dr. Pizzino in an emergency?

If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency, you should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. If you are not sure if your symptoms warrant this, or if you need to reach Dr. Pizzino outside of usual office hours, call her mobile phone at (919) 452-2012. If you do not reach her or receive a call back within 15 minutes, it may be because the mobile phone is out of range. She will endeavor to call you as soon as possible once cell phone function has resumed.

Will Dr. Pizzino be my doctor in the hospital?

Dr. Pizzino has made arrangements to have hospitalist physicians (doctors who specialize in the type of care needed while a patient is hospitalized) admit you to the hospitals covered by your healthplan. Dr. Pizzino will consult with your in-hospital attending physicians to help manage your care.

Will Dr. Pizzino work with my other healthcare providers?

Dr. Pizzino encourages the utilization of certain Complementary and Alternative (CAM) healthcare techniques, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc. She believes these are best utilized as part of the approach to treating you as a whole person. We should work together as a team, maintaining communication among all healthcare providers to ensure your optimum health.

What does "MPH" mean?

The Master of Public Health degree is given after completion of the study of Preventive Medicine and writing a thesis at the Master’s degree level. Dr. Pizzino majored in environmental toxicology and wrote her thesis on clinical aspects of this subject.