Refer a Patient

For discharge planners, social workers, and care coordinators in Oxford Hills and the Lewiston-Auburn area

Accepting Referrals from Oxford Hills Area Providers

Second Mountain Internal Medicine accepts referrals from discharge planners, social workers, and care coordinators at hospitals and facilities throughout the Oxford Hills region and Lewiston-Auburn area, including Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.

We specialize in patients who are transitioning home from a hospital stay and need ongoing primary care, not just a single post-discharge visit. Our goal is to close the gap that leads to readmissions: a homebound patient with no established PCP, no transportation, and no follow-up plan.

All referral communication is handled by phone or text at 207-492-4642 through our HIPAA-compliant messaging service.

Who We Accept

  • Traditional Medicare (Original Medicare) — the red, white, and blue card. We do not participate in Medicare Advantage plans.
  • Homebound status — leaving home requires considerable effort or assistance. The patient does not need to be bedridden.
  • Need for ongoing primary care — we are not a one-time post-discharge service. We become the patient's primary care physician.
  • Located in our service area — Oxford County and Androscoggin County, including Norway, Paris, Auburn, Lewiston, Turner, Hebron, Buckfield, and surrounding communities.

What to Include

  • Patient name, date of birth, and contact information
  • Traditional Medicare ID number
  • Primary diagnoses and reason for referral
  • Recent discharge summary, if applicable
  • Current medication list
  • Primary caregiver or family contact
  • Any known barriers to care (cognitive status, language, living alone)

What Happens After Your Referral

1

We Verify Eligibility

We confirm the patient has Traditional Medicare and meets homebound criteria. We typically respond within one business day.

2

We Contact the Family

We reach out to the patient and their caregiver directly to introduce the practice and schedule the first home visit.

3

Ongoing Care Begins

Dr. Matulis becomes the patient's primary care physician. We coordinate with specialists and communicate with the referring team as needed.

How to Refer

Call or text our HIPAA-compliant line at any time:

207-492-4642

All messaging is handled through our HIPAA-compliant service. You can call or text patient information securely.

Questions about a specific patient or our referral process? Call or text 207-492-4642. We are happy to discuss whether a patient is a good fit before a formal referral.

Call or Text: 207-492-4642