Information needed to request an appointment

In order to help us serve you, please have the following information ready before you call for an appointment:

Who

• What is the name of the clinic and/or doctor at Children's Wisconsin the child is supposed to see?
• Who is the child's main doctor? Is this the same doctor who is sending the child to Children's Wisconsin? If not, what is that doctor's name?
• Are there any tests that need to be scheduled? If so, has the child's main doctor faxed the order to Central Scheduling at (414) 607-5288?

When

• When does the doctor want the child to be seen?

Why

• Why does the doctor want the child to be seen?

Information about the patient and parent/guardian

• Patient: name, date of birth, social security number, address and telephone number
• Parent/legal guardian: name, date of birth, social security number, address and telephone numbers (home and work)

Insurance card

• Insurance company name and mailing address for claims
• Subscriber (policy holder), policy or identification numbers
• Group name and number

Insurance authorization

If the child's insurance requires a referral, it is the parent's responsibility to obtain the referral from the child's main doctor authorizing treatment by a specialist.