What to bring
Your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of current medications and supplements, and any recent test results or records from another provider.
Patient resources
Insurance and billing, what to expect at your visit, answers to the questions we hear most, and education to take home.
Coverage
Insurance & billing
We participate with most major commercial plans, Medicare and New York Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan and product, so please confirm participation with our office and with your insurer before your visit.
- Aetna
- Anthem / Empire BCBS
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- MetroPlus
- EmblemHealth / GHI
- Oscar
- Medicare
- NY Medicaid
- Self-pay welcome
Preventive visits
Under the Affordable Care Act most plans cover an annual well-woman visit and recommended preventive screenings at no cost to you. Additional evaluation or treatment during the same visit may be billed separately.
Referrals & authorisation
Some plans require a referral from your primary care provider or prior authorisation for certain procedures. Check your plan before booking so we can avoid a delay.
Unsure about your coverage? Call (718) 968-2059 with your member ID and we will verify your benefits before you book. Self-pay rates are available on request.
What to expect
Your first visit
Nothing happens without an explanation first, and you may decline any part of an exam at any point.
1. Booking
Request online or call. Tell us briefly what is going on so we can allocate the right amount of time.
2. Arrival
Arrive 15 minutes early to complete intake paperwork. We record your weight and vital signs.
3. Your visit
History review, physical exam and any indicated screening — with time set aside for your questions.
4. Next steps
You leave with a written plan: results timeline, prescriptions, referrals and when to come back.
Women's health Q & A
Questions & answers
Women's health care includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health concerns unique to women. Conditions women may face include:
- Cervical cancer
- Breast cancer
- Low bone density
- Pregnancy
- Menopause symptoms
- Heart problems
- Depression and anxiety
- Infertility
- Urinary tract problems
Getting screened for these or other women's health issues can detect an illness or disease before serious complications arise.
When you arrive at Steddy Healthcare, your provider records your weight and checks your vital signs, reviews your medical history and completes a physical exam. Your appointment may also include:
Pelvic exam — your provider examines the internal female organs, assessing their size and shape to confirm they are healthy.
Pap test — a screening for cervical cancer. A speculum is inserted and a sample of cervical cells is collected with a special instrument and sent to a laboratory. When caught early, cervical cancer is highly treatable.
Breast cancer screening — your provider looks at and examines your breasts for lumps and other changes. Depending on your age and symptoms, a mammogram may also be recommended for more comprehensive screening.
Additional tests and treatments. Based on your symptoms and risk factors, we may:
- Screen you for sexually transmitted infections
- Discuss birth control options
- Treat symptoms of menopause
- Discuss fertility and infertility treatment
- Arrange bone density scans
- Take a biopsy
- Screen you for heart disease, depression or anxiety
Blood tests can confirm or rule out certain women's health conditions, such as nutrient deficiencies and thyroid disorders.
Your provider will tell you how often to schedule based on your history. In general, book an appointment every year — or more often if recommended. Always schedule an appointment whenever symptoms of a health problem arise, rather than waiting for your annual visit.
To book your next well-woman exam, call (718) 968-2059 or request an appointment online.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a first gynecological visit between ages 13 and 15, and we care for girls and young women aged 13 to 21.
Your daughter's first gynecological visit is an important step in her healthcare journey. We provide compassionate, age-appropriate care for adolescents in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment, and we are experienced in addressing the concerns particular to young women — from menstrual issues and vaccination to confidential discussions about reproductive health.
First visits typically involve a conversation, not a pelvic exam, where the provider gets to know your teen and addresses any health questions or concerns. Topics may include menstrual health, hygiene, HPV vaccination, nutrition and healthy development.
First visits for teens typically do not include a pelvic exam. It is usually a conversation and a general health assessment. Exams are only performed when medically indicated, and always with an explanation beforehand.
Teens are welcome to come with a parent or on their own. Parents may stay in the room or step out, depending on the teen's comfort level. Part of the visit may be conducted privately so that sensitive topics can be discussed openly — which is standard practice and helps young women build the habit of speaking up about their own health.
Yes. The HPV vaccine is recommended starting at age 11–12 and is most effective when given before any exposure to the virus. We are happy to discuss the vaccine, its schedule and its evidence base with you and your teen.
Yes — telehealth is available across New York State for follow-ups, medication management, result reviews, contraceptive counselling, menopause symptom management and much of routine wellness care. See how telehealth works.
Telehealth is not appropriate for emergencies or for visits requiring a physical exam, an in-office procedure or specimen collection.
We participate with most major commercial plans, Medicare and New York Medicaid, and we welcome self-pay patients. Because participation varies by plan and product, please call (718) 968-2059 with your member ID and we will verify your benefits before you book. See the insurance section above.
Health education
Educational information
Education is part of every visit here — but it does not have to stop at the door. These are the topics we are asked about most, and reliable places to read further.
Know your screening schedule
Which screenings you need — and when — depends on your age, family history and risk factors. Pap testing, mammography, bone density, colorectal and diabetes screening all follow different intervals. We map yours out at your annual visit.
Heart disease is a women's health issue
It remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and symptoms often present differently than in men. Blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screening are part of comprehensive women's care.
Bone health starts early
Peak bone mass is built by roughly age 30. Calcium, vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise and avoiding smoking all matter long before menopause makes low bone density a concern.
Mental health is health
Depression and anxiety are common, treatable, and routinely screened for at our visits — including during pregnancy, postpartum and the menopausal transition.
Prevention beats treatment
Vaccination, screening and early evaluation of new symptoms consistently produce better outcomes than waiting. If something has changed, book — do not wait for your annual.
Trusted sources
For further reading we recommend the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (acog.org), the Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov), and the CDC (cdc.gov).
This information is general education, not medical advice for your situation. Always discuss your own health with your provider before acting on anything you read here.
Still have a question?
Call the office and ask. If it is something we should be explaining on this page, we will add it.