What to expect as an EPFM Patient
East Pierce Family Medicine serves both as a family medicine clinic in the Pierce County area and also as a residency training site for family physician residents.
EPFM offers a variety of clinic and hospital services to our patients. Resident physicians are in years one, two, or three of the three-year training program. Residents typically provide continuity for at least 2-3 years with their patients. Resident and faculty physicians are placed on teams in order to provide coverage for patients when their physician is not available. All residents are supervised by faculty physicians, which can vary between one-on-one supervision and indirect supervision.
Clinic Hours
The clinic is typically open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on major holidays including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Please contact our office for details.
Important Numbers
- 253-607-1420 Front desk
- 253-697-1439 Fax
- 253-697-1419 Referrals
- 253-697-1422 Medical Records
Location
1322 3rd Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
Your Appointment at EPFM
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment. If it is your first time in the clinic and you have a detailed medical history, please arrive appropriately early to complete your medical history paperwork.
You should bring the following with you to the appointment:
- Medication bottles (prescriptions, vitamins, supplements, herbs, etc.)
- Insurance card
- Identification
- Previously mailed out medical history intake form
Insurance Accepted at EPFM
We accept most private insurances, TriCare, Medicaid, Medicare, and Good Samaritan’s Financial Aid. We do not accept the Community Health Plan of Washington.
Lab and Imaging Results
Your physician will inform you as to how you will be notified of the results. You may be contacted by phone, mail, or asked to come to the office for a visit. You may also view your results via MyChart.
Counseling Services
EPFM has an in-house counselor most days of the week providing counseling services to our clinic patients. You may schedule with MultiCare Behavioral Health by calling 253-697-8400 or Toll-Free 888-910-6300.
Obstetric Services
We provide continuity obstetrical care at EPFM. This includes prenatal care at our clinic and delivery at Good Samaritan Hospital. We are able to perform cesarean deliveries when indicated. Good Samaritan does not offer the option of vaginal delivery after cesarean section.
Hospital Services
We admit patients to Good Samaritan Hospital in the case that hospitalization is required.
Chronic Pain Management
EPFM does not generally prescribe opioids for chronic, non-cancer diagnoses. We manage patients with chronic pain but provide referrals to pain management for patients requiring opioids and specific pain management modalities.