PROVIDER INFORMATION

Children First Medical Group is continually looking for primary care physicians and specialists to expand our health care services throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.  If you are not already a member of our physician network, we invite you to join this successful physician-run organization which enjoys distinct accountability, financial stability and a commitment to excellence.  

We can offer you and your practice the benefits of the most extensive pediatric network in Northern California. 

As a CFMG Provider, we offer you the following:

• Timely, prompt claims payment according to AB1455 guidelines
• Dedicated customer service line staffed with friendly customer service representatives
• The most competitive HMO and PPO contracts possible

Participation in the eVaccine Program and the ability to purchase vaccines directly from the manufacturer. The website URL is www.evaccinesdirect.com

Sirona Health is a premier Pediatric Advice Line (PAL) staffed by pediatric nurses. As a leader in the pediatric community, Sirona Health offers an outstanding service to patients and assists physician offices after hours providing their patients with 24 hour/ 7 day a week access to care.

CFMG's Medical Director works with Sirona Health as the physician liaison, to resolve any issues and offer customer service to our physicians. The Medical Director also does monthly audits of PAL to ensure high quality service to patients.

Many CFMG physicians use this service and are pleased with the results. Participating physicians have the peace of mind knowing their patients have constant access to medical advice. Join the rest of CFMG physicians who are maximizing this service and improving patient satisfaction 24 hours a day. For more information about Sirona Health, please contact Provider Relations at (510) 428-3154.

Vaccinateyourbaby.org is an awareness campaign that was launched by Every Child By Two (ecbt.org), an organization devoted to raising awareness of the critical need for timely immunization and to foster a systematic way to immunize all of America's children by age two. The site was launched in August of 2008, and features news and information for parents who wish to learn the truth about immunization and how best to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a series of national provider conference calls that will provide an overview of ICD-10 and how it differs from ICD-9-CM. These calls are free of charge. These overviews are expected to aid providers, payers, vendors and the publishing community regarding future reporting, system upgrades and training. Please visit the link above for more information on these scheduled calls and check the link often for updates.