Primary Care
Primary Care in the Bronx, NY
Primary care is the regular doctor you see for everything that isn't an emergency — checkups, a cough that won't go away, blood pressure, diabetes, refills and referrals. If you don't have one doctor who knows your history, this is the visit that gives you one.
Who this is for
- Adults and children who need a regular doctor close to home
- Anyone managing an ongoing condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma or high cholesterol
- People who have been using urgent care or the emergency room for routine problems
- Patients who want their care handled in Spanish as easily as in English
- New arrivals to the neighborhood who need their records and prescriptions transferred
What happens at the visit
Check in at the front desk
Bring your ID and insurance card. If it's your first visit, our staff will help you fill out the intake paperwork in English or Spanish — you don't have to do it alone.
Vitals and a short history
We take your blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight, and ask what medications you're taking and what brought you in today.
Time with your doctor
You see Dr. Anele Slezinger or Dr. Albert Slezinger — the same physician who will follow your care next year. This is the part of the visit where you ask questions, and there are no bad ones.
Testing if it's needed
Bloodwork, urine testing or an EKG can often be done here in the office rather than sending you somewhere else.
A plan you leave with
Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, referrals if you need a specialist, and a clear next appointment. If results come back later, we call you.
Ready when you are
Calling is the fastest way to be seen. Our staff answers in English or Spanish.
Ongoing conditions, followed by the same doctor
Chronic conditions are managed over years, not in a single visit. Diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and high cholesterol all get better when someone is watching the numbers over time and adjusting as your life changes.
Because NorthPoint is a two-physician family practice rather than a rotating clinic, the doctor reading your labs this year is the one who ordered them last year. That continuity is the whole point of primary care.
What to bring
- Photo ID
- Your insurance card (or ask us about self-pay)
- A list of every medication, vitamin and supplement you take — or just bring the bottles
- Names of any specialists you see and any recent test results you have
- Your questions, written down if that helps
Insurance and cost
We accept Medicaid and most managed Medicaid plans, along with many commercial plans. Coverage rules change often, so call (917) 801-0954 with your card in hand and our staff will confirm what your plan covers before your visit.
Self-pay patients are welcome. Ask our front desk what a visit will involve when you call so there are no surprises.
See the full list of plans we accept
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to be sick to see a primary care doctor?
- No. Most primary care visits are for prevention — a physical, a blood pressure check, a refill, or catching something early before it becomes a problem.
- Can I be seen in Spanish?
- Yes. Both physicians and our front-desk staff work in English and Spanish, at no extra cost to you.
- Do you take Medicaid?
- Yes, we accept Medicaid and many managed Medicaid plans including Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, Affinity, AmeriGroup and Somos. Call us with your card to confirm your specific plan.
- Can you transfer my records from another doctor?
- Yes. Bring the name and address of your previous practice and our staff will start the records request for you.
- Will I see the same doctor every time?
- That is how the practice is built. You choose Dr. Anele Slezinger or Dr. Albert Slezinger and stay with them.
- Do you handle referrals to specialists?
- Yes. Your doctor will make the referral and explain what to expect from the specialist visit.
Related services
- Annual Physicalannual physical Bronx
- Vaccinationsflu shot Bronx
- EKGs, Hearing Tests & ScreeningsEKG test Bronx
This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk with your physician about your own health. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.
Appointments
Call about primary care.
Our staff can help you in English or Spanish.
