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When getting there is the hardest part
Frailty, stairs, limited mobility, or the need for significant assistance can make an office appointment difficult. A home visit may be appropriate when these barriers interfere with medical care.
MD2Home® · Physician-led care
House Call Doctor in NYC for Homebound Patients
Medical care, in the place
that means the most.
Dr.NYC™ brings physician-led care to patients who have difficulty leaving home—including older adults, people with complex conditions, and the families caring for them.
Request a House Call Eligibility ReviewOr call (212) 888-2222Every request is reviewed for clinical appropriateness and availability. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Familiar surroundings.
A fuller picture of care.
01 / For older adults & their families
Home Doctor Visits
for the Elderly in NYC
Getting to the doctor can become a family undertaking. The stairs. The transportation. The energy it takes before the appointment even begins.
Doctor home visits for elderly patients can make appropriate medical care more accessible. MD2Home® considers the whole person: their health, their daily routine, and the people helping them at home.
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When care needs a wider view
Multiple chronic conditions, a complicated medication routine, or a recent hospital stay can call for ongoing physician oversight and coordination with the patient’s other clinicians.
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When a family needs support
Adult children, spouses, aides, and care managers can help request care and share changes they have noticed. Caregiver communication helps put the patient’s daily needs into context.
A thoughtful starting point
Older age alone does not determine eligibility. We focus on patients who are homebound or largely home-confined because of illness, disability, frailty, or significant difficulty traveling to medical appointments.
02 / Continuity, wherever you call home
More than
a single visit.
A home visit offers a view of the patient’s life that an office appointment may not. Medications, mobility, daily support, and medical history all help inform care.
Our house-call approach also supports younger adults with disability or complex illness who struggle to access office-based care. Each plan follows the patient’s clinical needs.
Explore visiting physician careThe patient’s history.
The family’s perspective.
A connected plan of care.
Chronic condition follow-up
Review of ongoing concerns such as blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory conditions, with a plan tailored to the patient.
Medication review
A review of prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements to help the physician understand the full medication routine.
After a hospital or rehab stay
Review of discharge instructions, medication changes, and follow-up needs as the patient returns to life at home.
Care coordination
Coordination with caregivers and other clinicians, including labs, imaging, or specialist referrals when clinically appropriate.
Services and follow-up are determined by clinical need. A request may lead to a different care recommendation if a house call is not appropriate.
03 / A clear path forward
Start with a conversation.
We’ll review the next step.
You do not need to work out the care plan yourself. Start with an eligibility review so the team can understand the patient’s situation.
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Tell us about the patient
A patient, family member, caregiver, care manager, or referring clinician contacts us with the reason for the request.
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We review the care needs
The team considers symptoms, mobility, medical complexity, and whether care at home is clinically appropriate.
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Confirm the practical details
We review the patient’s location, insurance or payment status, and physician availability.
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Arrange an appropriate visit
If a house call is suitable and available, we explain the next steps and arrange scheduling.
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Plan what comes next
When needed, follow-up may include prescriptions, labs, imaging, referrals, or communication with the patient’s care team.
04 / A little preparation helps
For the person
helping it all
come together.
If you’re arranging care for a parent or loved one, gathering a few details can make the review and any subsequent visit more useful.
Keep these items handy for the care team. Share patient information through the practice’s established contact process.
Medications
A current list or the containers, including supplements and nonprescription medicines.
Recent medical records
Hospital or rehab discharge instructions and any recent test results you have.
The current care team
Names and contact details for the patient’s doctors, pharmacy, and caregivers.
Mobility and home access
Assistance needed, stairs or elevator access, and other details that affect a visit.
Insurance information
The patient’s insurance card and any coverage or payment questions.
Your main concerns
Changes you have noticed, questions to discuss, and who can help coordinate care.
05 / Good questions, clear answers
A little more
clarity.
Practical answers for patients, families, and caregivers considering medical care at home.
Get to know Dr.NYC™Can I request a home doctor visit for my elderly parent?
Yes. Adult children, spouses, caregivers, aides, and care managers can request an eligibility review. Be ready to explain the patient’s medical needs, mobility, and location. A request begins a review; it does not confirm an appointment.
Does the patient need to be homebound?
MD2Home® is designed primarily for homebound or largely home-confined patients whose age, illness, disability, or mobility limitations make office-based care difficult. Age alone does not determine eligibility. The team reviews each patient’s circumstances.
Can a patient with dementia or limited mobility be considered?
Cognitive decline, frailty, and mobility limitations may make traveling to appointments difficult. These needs can be considered during an eligibility review. Tell the team about the patient’s usual level of function, caregiver support, and current concerns so they can assess whether a home visit is appropriate.
What should we prepare before a visit?
Gather the medication list, relevant discharge paperwork, recent results, clinician and pharmacy contacts, and insurance information. Write down your main concerns and tell the team about home access or mobility needs. A family member or caregiver can help provide context when appropriate.
How soon can a doctor visit, and which NYC locations are covered?
Timing and service availability are confirmed during the review. Provide the patient’s address so the team can assess location and physician availability along with clinical need and insurance or payment status. An immediate or same-day visit is not guaranteed.
Does insurance or Medicare cover a house call? What does it cost?
Coverage, plan participation, and patient costs need to be confirmed for the individual visit. Call (212) 888-2222 and ask the practice about insurance and billing; have the patient’s insurance card ready. Confirm benefits with the insurer as well. This page does not establish coverage or quote a visit fee.
Is this ongoing care or a one-time visit?
MD2Home® emphasizes continuity for patients who have difficulty accessing office-based care. Depending on the patient’s needs, care may include chronic condition follow-up, medication review, and coordination with other clinicians. The appropriate plan is determined through clinical review.
Dr.NYC™ / MD2Home®
Patient experiencesThe next step
starts with you.
Tell us about the person who needs care.
We’ll help you understand whether MD2Home® is appropriate.
Request a House Call Eligibility Review(212) 888-2222
All house call requests are subject to clinical review, location, insurance/payment status, and physician availability.