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Insurance & Payments

Flexible options to make your care accessible

Sliding Fee Schedule Available
We offer a sliding fee schedule based on income and family size. Learn more →

Insurance Plans We Accept

Aetna
BlueCross
Cigna
Humana
Medicare
CareSource
Peach State
Viva
WellCare
Multiplan
GA Medicaid
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare

Payments & Billing

We Accept

  • Most major insurance plans
  • Medicaid & Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • Self-pay / uninsured patients
  • Sliding fee scale for qualifying patients
  • Major credit and debit cards
  • CareCredit (healthcare financing)

Billing Information

We will submit claims directly to your insurance provider. You are responsible for any applicable copays, deductibles, or balances not covered by your plan.

For billing questions, please contact our office at (334) 664-0463.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept Medicaid?+
Yes, we accept Alabama Medicaid and Georgia Medicaid at our Columbus location.
What if I don't have insurance?+
We offer a sliding fee schedule for uninsured and underinsured patients based on household income. Ask our front desk for details.
When is payment due?+
Copays and known balances are due at the time of service.
Do you offer payment plans?+
Please contact our billing department to discuss payment plan options.
Dr. Ritu Chandra

Welcome from the Founder

Dr. Ritu Chandra, MD, FAAP

Welcome! I'm Dr. Chandra, a pediatrician and the founder of Preferred Medical Group. My family and I are proud to call Alabama home, and I've had the privilege of caring for this community since 2007.

As a pediatrician, I've always been passionate about providing the best care for children, but I recognized the need for both primary care and mental health services, which is why I've made it a priority to offer these services alongside pediatric care in my practice. It's important to me that every family has access to comprehensive care in one place, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to support the health and well-being of our community.

It's truly an honor to be trusted with your family's health, and I'm grateful to serve this community with the love and care that it deserves. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives — I look forward to supporting you and your family for many years to come.