Hours of Service

• Monday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm

The Clinic is closed for the following holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

To Send or Obtain Medical Records

Patient Medical Records Release

Registration checklist

Please have your insurance card(s) available when you register in person. The information you will need available to complete registration includes:

• Your full legal name, including maiden name or any other former names, nicknames
• Your birth date
• Your street address (or the address of the parents or guardians of minor children.)
• Your home, work, and cell phone numbers (or phone numbers for the parents or guardians of minor children.)
• Your Social Security number (Please note: Your Social Security number, mother's maiden name, and/or place of birth are not required, they are collected for identity purposes only. You will be asked to verify this information when calling in the future, so that we can ensure we have verified your identity before talking with you. )
• Health insurance information (name of the insurance company, name of the insured person and his/her place of work, mailing address for claims, and group and policy numbers)
• Medicaid or Medicare card (if the patient receives federal or state assistance)
• Name, address and telephone number for person who will be responsible for payments
• Special requirements (interpreter, stretcher access, etc.)
• Date, location and type of injury (This information is necessary only if you are seeking treatment because of an accident)
• You can download the registration packet here

DOT Physical

In order to receive a valid CDL medical card, commercial drivers are required to use a certified medical examiner (CME) for DOT physicals. Pioneer Medical Center has an occupational health specialist certified on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, so you can get in to see us and get back on the road.

You must pass all of the federal DOT physical requirements before a medical card can be provided. Avoid delays or additional expense by coming prepared. Here's a checklist to help you prepare for your DOT physical.

If you are uncertain if you will qualify for a DOT card, you may want to visit your primary provider or specialist before your recertification.

You can find your Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus Assessment Form here.

Keep Your MEC Current

Commercial drivers must maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) on their Montana driving record. If you don’t maintain a current MEC with the Motor Vehicle Division, your commercial driver license will be downgraded to a noncommercial license.

You must provide a copy of your new MEC to the Montana Motor Vehicle Division prior to the expiration of your current certificate. Do not count on your medical provider or employer to submit your MEC. Please mail, email, or fax a legible copy of your MEC to the Montana Motor Vehicle Division.

Mail:
Motor Vehicle Division
Attn: CDL Help Desk
PO Box 201430
Helena, MT 59620-1430

Email:
cdlhelpdesk@mt.gov

Fax:
406.444.1987

FAA Flight Physical - MEDICAL CERTIFICATION

To obtain a medical certificate you must be examined by an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). At PMC, Dr. Ace Walker is a FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner for all three classes of flight licenses.

As the airman you should follow these steps to apply for and obtain your medical certificate:

• Use MedXPress, to complete the initial portion of the application.
• Schedule an appointment with the AME. You can do this by either calling the Clinic at 406-932-4199 or scheduling an appointment online by clicking here.

At your scheduled appointment, the AME will complete your medical examination and the remainder of the FAA application form. If you meet the required medical standards, the AME will issue you a medical certificate.

Go to the FAA Medical Certificate Website

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS

A Primary Care Provider, or Primary Care Physician (PCP) is what most people just call “their doctor.” A PCP is a generalist, not a specialist. A PCP is usually board certified in either internal medicine or family medicine, though pediatricians and gynecologists can also be considered PCPs. At PMC, we have two board certified family physicians and a certified family nurse practitioner.

YOUR PCP IS THE BEST PLACE TO START WHEN YOU NEED ANY TYPE OF HEALTH CARE.

He or she can take care of your preventive care, diagnose diseases and illnesses, and help you find the right specialists when you need them. They’ll help you navigate the health care system so you can concentrate on your health. And, as in the example above, they can work with any specialists you have and put all the pieces together to get the “big picture” of your health.

THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IS VERY COMPLICATED, AND IN MANY WAYS, UNCOORDINATED.

If you see one doctor for your heart problems (a cardiologist) and another for a rash on your skin (a dermatologist), these two doctors don’t know about each other. But what if your rash has something to do with your heart problems? Without a PCP looking at “the big picture,” this connection may never be noticed.

SELECTING A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

Selecting a Primary Care Provider at PMC is very simple.

1. When you fill out the new patient registration form you will have the option of selecting a primary care provider from one of our highly qualified providers
2. If you are an established patient that would like to move to another provider, simply call or go online to set up an appointment to establish care with the new provider of your choice

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