Patient Referral counselors, who can be reached at 800-826-HOPE (4673), triage patient information and place referring physicians in contact with City of Hope physicians to discuss appropriate treatment options and/or clinical trials. To consult with a specific City of Hope physician, please contact the City of Hope operator at 626-256-HOPE (4673) to be connected directly to the physician’s office.

If you are not currently contracted for Hospital/Technical services with City of Hope National Medical Center, and you either wish to establish a Letter of Agreement for your Member, or you wish to explore the possibility of a contract or agreement, please contact the Managed Care Department at 626-256-HOPE (4673), Ext. 68650.

If you are not currently contracted for Professional/Physician services with the City of Hope Medical Foundation, and you either wish to establish a Letter of Agreement for your Member, or you wish to explore the possibility of a contract or agreement, please contact the City of Hope Medical Foundation at 626-775-3200.

Dictations of clinical services and treatments received at City of Hope are available to allow physicians to stay informed about the care a patient is receiving. The patient must give consent prior to the release of any medical information.

 

Referring physicians may also contact the physician’s office at any time during treatment. Call the City of Hope operator at 626-256-HOPE (4673) to be connected.

If you practice in the United States, please call us at 1-800-826-HOPE (4673), or by email at referapatient@coh.org.

Physicians from outside the US can also refer a patient by calling 1-800-826-HOPE or emailing referapatient@coh.org. Because of the level of detail necessary to make an evaluation, as well as time differences, it may be preferable to use email as your first contact. Please be prepared to provide a complete clinical history so a treatment plan can be prepared and tentative cost can be evaluated. Note that international patients will be responsible for 100% of anticipated charges before an appointment for consultation can be scheduled.

City of Hope contracts with most major Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) for hospital services. For a list of plans with which City of Hope contacts, follow the link to "Is My Insurance Accepted?". In addition, City of Hope is a participating provider in government programs such as Medicare, MediCal, and Tricare/Champus.

City of Hope will work with your patient and his or her insurance to verify benefits and coverage before the patient's scheduled visit to City of Hope. The patient can also contact Financial Support Services at 626-256-HOPE, Ext. 62715.

City of Hope contracts with most major Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) for hospital services. For a list of plans with which City of Hope contacts, view "Is My Insurance Accepted? " In addition, City of Hope is a participating provider in government programs such as Medicare and MediCal. 

City of Hope National Medical Center and the City of Hope Medical Foundation are distinct, separate entities and the two do not share common ownership interests. City of Hope National Medical Center is a California, non-profit public benefit corporation. The City of Hope Medical Foundation employs physicians who treat patients at the Medical Center.  As separate entities, City of Hope National Medical Center contracts for Hospital/Technical services only. City of Hope Medical Foundation contracts for Professional services only.

 

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View our on-line videos to learn about City of Hope’s newest therapies and treatments (including T-Cell Therapy, Islet Cell Transplantation, Laparoscopic Prostatectomy, and Telomerase Test Trials)
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