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Starting Wednesday, September 3, the Town of Fishkill will be closing and paving the portion of Merritt Blvd that connects to Route 9.

Important Detour Information:

  • This road closure will require patients to take a detour that may add at least 20 minutes to travel time.
  • The detour route passes through school zones, and local schools will be in session starting next week. Please plan accordingly and drive safely.

Effective September 15, 2025, Plainview Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Primary Care at 1181 Old Country Rd and Primary Care at 789 Old Country Rd will be relocating to a new, state-of-the-art multi-specialty center at 1600 Old Country Road in Plainview.

The Extended Hours Center in Lake Success will be closed on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1.

As of August 1, 2025, Optum Allergy and Immunology in Long Beach has closed, and the providers have relocated to Optum Allergy and Immunology in Bay Shore.

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Office and Urgent Care Closures

The Croton-on-Hudson lab is temporarily closed until further notice.

COVID-19 Information and Updates

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available ›

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See how Laurie found relief from lifelong health struggles when she chose the right Medicare plan along with smart guidance from her Optum doctor
Laurie, age 67 Medicare patient since 2020

The main components of Medicare

Original Medicare

Original Medicare offers health insurance to U.S. citizens and qualified legal residents age 65 and older. People younger than 65 with certain medical problems also qualify for it. Original Medicare is run by the federal government.

Part Ahelps pay for hospital stays and inpatient care

Part Bhelps pay for doctor visits and outpatient care

There are two primary options for extra Medicare coverage

Option 1Add one or both of these to Original Medicare

Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap)

Helps pay some of the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

Medicare Part D plan

Helps pay for prescription drugs

Option 2 Choose a Medicare Advantage plan

Medicare Advantage plan

Part CCombines Part A and Part B in one plan

Part DMay include prescription drug coverage

Offers other benefits not covered by Original Medicare

Your Optum Primary Care Provider + Medicare  = A healthier you

 

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Hand-picked care team

You get a primary care doctor and a care team of specialists and support staff. They all work together to offer you great care.

Annual wellness plan

You’ll work with your primary care doctor to develop personalized health goals for the year. Then, you’ll get regular coaching to help you reach them.

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Programs for long-term medical problems

Have heart disease, diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? You’ll discover new levels of support to help you care for these and other health problems.

Help every step of the way

Need a specialist or in-home care? Have questions about your prescription drugs? Your primary care doctor will help you get the care you need, when you need it.

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What Medicare plan is right for you?

Ask yourself these questions
  • bullet arrow iconWhat Medicare plans will my doctor and specialists accept?
  • bullet arrow iconWhat plans cover my medicines?
  • bullet arrow iconWhich plans offer monthly premiums I can afford?
  1. There are several ways to learn about your Medicare coverage options. You can review the CMS website at Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227/TTY call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can contact Medicare Advantage health plans directly for information about the plans they offer. Another option is to speak with a licensed insurance agent.
  2. Calling this number will direct you to a licensed insurance agent to help you with your Medicare needs.
  3. document downloadBetter Medicare Alliance: State of Medicare Advantage 2021 Published May 2021.

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