Answers to common questions about home-based primary care
This is real, ongoing primary care. Dr. Matulis becomes your primary care physician, seeing you regularly, managing your chronic conditions, and being there when you need him. Not urgent care. Not a one-time visit.
Not necessarily. Dr. Matulis serves as your primary care physician. You can keep seeing specialists as needed and we'll coordinate with them. If you have an existing PCP you'd like to keep, we can talk through how that works, though most patients transition fully to our practice.
Visit frequency depends on your medical needs. Some patients are seen monthly; others every few months. After a hospitalization or when conditions are unstable, we may visit more frequently. We'll work with you to determine the right schedule.
Absolutely. We encourage it. Having family present helps everyone stay informed and involved in care decisions.
A DO is a fully licensed physician with the same training requirements and scope of practice as an MD. Dr. Matulis can prescribe medication, perform procedures, and specialize in internal medicine just as any physician would. Many DOs bring a whole-person perspective to care, which fits well with what we do.
For patients with Medicare and a Medigap supplement, most visits have little to no out-of-pocket cost. We bill Medicare directly. This is not a concierge practice and we don't charge membership fees.
Yes. Medicare covers medically necessary home visits for patients who have difficulty leaving home. Call us at 207-492-4642 and we'll help you verify your eligibility at no obligation.
Call or text us. We do our best to be available and responsive. For true medical emergencies (chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, etc.), call 911.
For emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency concerns, please call or text our main number and we will respond as soon as possible.
No, you don't have to be bedridden. "Homebound" for Medicare purposes means that leaving your home is difficult and requires considerable effort. You might need help from another person, a wheelchair or walker, or special transportation. Occasional trips to the doctor, church, or a family event don't disqualify you.
Yes. We provide care wherever you live: your own home, a family member's home, assisted living, or a residential care facility. We don't provide care in skilled nursing facilities that have their own medical staff.
Yes. Medicare covers medically necessary home visits for patients who have difficulty leaving home. This applies throughout Maine, including the Oxford Hills region, Auburn, Lewiston, Turner, Norway, and Paris. Dr. Matulis bills Medicare directly. No extra fees, no membership charges.
Home health services, like nursing visits or physical therapy, are ordered by a physician and address a specific condition for a limited time. Home-based primary care is different: Dr. Matulis is your actual primary care physician. He manages your overall health, prescribes medications, orders labs, coordinates specialist care, and sees you on an ongoing basis, in your home.
Yes. We serve Norway, Paris, South Paris, and the surrounding Oxford Hills communities, including Hebron, Buckfield, Otisfield, and Oxford. Call 207-492-4642 to confirm your parent's address is in our service area.
Yes. We accept referrals from discharge planners, social workers, and care coordinators at hospitals throughout the Oxford Hills and Lewiston-Auburn area. Call or text 207-492-4642. We can typically schedule an initial visit within days of discharge. See our referrals page for full details.
Yes, Dr. Matulis is currently accepting new homebound patients with Medicare in the Oxford Hills region and Lewiston-Auburn area. Call 207-492-4642 to get started.
Still have questions? Call or text us at 207-492-4642
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