Patient

Center/FAQ

At Empire Vein Specialists we look after your best interests, make your care more accessible, and resolve your vein problem with the best possible outcome. This includes making it easy for you to get informed, stay aware, be prepared, and be supported in your quest to get relief and return to living your life pain free.

Need an answer? Looking for a new-patient form or other document? Please look below to find the resource you’re searching for, including dates for upcoming vein screening events.

Varicose Veins FAQ

We understand you may have questions about varicose veins, treatment options, and what to expect. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help!

Click here for our FAQ

Am I a Candidate?

Determine whether you might benefit from vein treatment.

Do you experience any of the following:

YES

Do you see varicose or spider veins on your legs?

Leg pain, aching or cramping?

Burning or itching of the skin?

Leg or ankle swelling?

"Heavy" feeling in the legs?

Skin discoloration or texture changes?

Restless legs?

Open wounds or sores?

We've got you covered

We are pleased to accept most major PPOs, some HMOS, Medicare and IEHP.

For a current list of approved insurance providers and to confirm yours is accepted, please call our office at 1.800.VARICOSE (1-800-827-4267). Procedures that are medically necessary with a diagnosis are normally covered.

Treatments for varicose veins, including VenaSeal™ procedure, ClosureFast™, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy are covered by almost all plans.

Procedures for cosmetic purposes only are not typically covered by insurance.

Call us now to learn more or to schedule a complimentary vein evaluation: 1.800.VARICOSE (1-800-827-4267) or

your first visit

If you’re visiting our vein center in Riverside for the first time, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete all necessary forms. Or download them here and bring the completed forms to your appointment.

What to Bring to Your First Appointment

We encourage all patients to bring the following to their first office visit:

Insurance card(s) and related information
Referral documents
List of current medications
Co-payment, if applicable
Completed Pre-registration Patient Forms

Please drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water before your consultation since we will perform an ultrasound as part of your visit.

Please call our office if there are any changes to your name, address, telephone numbers, or insurance so that we can keep your records up to date.

If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call our office as soon as possible to reschedule or cancel.

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call our office as soon as possible to reschedule or cancel. Click here to review our Cancellation Policy.

Call us now at 1.800.VARICOSE if you have questions or wish to schedule your complimentary vein screening.

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Save time & stay informed

At Empire Vein Specialists, we strive to provide a high level of care for all types of vein disorders and venous disease symptoms. In order for us to deliver on this exceptional care, we need to gather information from you such as your medical history and current state of physical health. We will also need insurance information to process any claims and an emergency contact number.

Save time as a new patient by downloading and filling out the following forms. You will also find information about our policies, notices, and other details you need to review before your first visit:

EVS Patient Registration Form

EVS Review of Systems Form

EVS Cancellation Policy

EVS Medical Records Release Form

EVS ClosureFast Postop Instructions

EVS ClosureFast Postop Instructions Spanish

If you are unable to fill out these forms prior to your appointment, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete them in our office.