Many people look back longingly to the days when the old-time family doctor was just a phone call away. A dedicated physician would look after each member of the family from birth through aging and had a full understanding of each person's health, history, and well-being.

This trusted advisor's role changed over the years, as major advancements in medicine and rapidly developing technology gave rise to the specialist - a doctor uniquely qualified to serve patients at different stages of their life and health.

Staten Island Physician Practice (SIPP) was formed out of a unique vision and desire to create the best possible healthcare environment for both individuals and families by providing cutting-edge medical care and accepting most insurance plans.

SIPP is truly your family practice for the 21st century.

Staten Island Physician Practice is a designated LEVEL 3 PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH).

PCMH is a recognition awarded to SIPP by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) that means EXCELLENCE.

A model of care provided by physician practices that seeks to strengthen the physician-patient relationship by replacing episodic care based on illness and patient complaints with coordinated care and a long term healing relationship.

Key Characteristics:

- Personal MD with MD directed medical practice
- Whole person orientation
- Care is coordinated/integrated

Quality and Safety Hallmarks:

- Facilitates partnerships between patient/physician/family

- Coordinating care through information technology for prescriptions and care management

- Care is given in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner

- Use of evidence-based guidelines to treat chronic conditions

- Continuous Quality Improvement Program

For more information about NCQA visit http://www.ncqa.org

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