NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Splenser Endocrinology is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes consultation with other healthcare providers.
Payment
We may use and share your health information to obtain payment for services we provide to you, including billing your insurance company.
Healthcare Operations
We may use and share your health information for our healthcare operations, including quality improvement activities, training, and accreditation.
Your Rights
- Access: You have the right to request copies of your medical records.
- Amendment: You have the right to request corrections to your health information.
- Restriction: You may request restrictions on certain uses of your information.
- Confidential Communications: You may request we communicate with you by alternative means.
- Accounting: You may request a list of disclosures we have made of your information.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Splenser Endocrinology
Privacy Officer
3100 Edloe St, Suite 210
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: 832-702-2225
This notice is provided for informational purposes. For the complete Notice of Privacy Practices, please request a copy at your next visit or contact our office.