How to Easily Request Northwell Health Medical Records
Are you interested in requesting Northwell Health medical records? There are many reasons why you may need to obtain your medical records. But quickly getting access to medical records from hospitals isn't the quickest process. All hospitals have different protocols when it comes to obtaining medical records. Not only that, hospitals only hold medical records for a specified period of time, depending on the state laws.
But obtaining medical records shouldn't be hard. At DoNotPay, we want to help you easily request Northwell Health medical records. If you need access to your records, read on to learn how you can request on your own and how DoNotPay can simplify the process on your behalf.
How to Obtain Medical Records From Northwell Health
Northwell Health enables patients to obtain all or a portion of their medical records. If you need to request your records for any reason, there are a few ways you can do it.
Patient Portal
Northwell's Patient Portal allows you to access a variety of essential records, including:
- Electronic medical records
- Laboratory test results
- Radiology and diagnostic test results
If you do not have an account with Patient Portal, you will need to sign up for one. Northwell Health states that if you are unable to find specific documents within the FollowMyHealth Patient Portal or you need an official copy of your medical records, you will need to follow a different request process, outlined below.
Other Ways to Request Medical Records
If you are not signed up for FollowMyHealth Patient Portal and you need to receive an official copy of your medical records, you can request it to be sent to you by mail, fax, email, or pick-up in person.
In addition to making your request, you will need to fill out the Northwell Health Authorization Form to complete your request. Any requests made for the purpose of the patients' treatment will be expedited. All other requests will follow the regular timeframe.
| Summary of Contact Information for Northwell Health Medical Records Request | |
| Northwell Health Online Access | Patient Portal |
| Northwell Contact Information Per Location | Medical Records Page |
| Northwell Phone Number | (888) 321- DOCS |
| FollowMyHealth Support Line | (844) FMH-8108 |
How to Request Medical Records From Northwell Health Physician Partners
If you would like to request medical records from one of Northwell's Health Physician Partners, you will need to contact the office directly. If you need help finding your doctor's office, you can use Northwell's Find a Doctor tool. Your medical records from Northwell Health Physician Partners should include, but are not limited to the following:
- Medical history
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lab results
- Reports from previous testing and procedures
Be sure to download and complete the Northwell Authorization Form. If a person is a minor requesting their medical records and cannot sign and authorize, a legal guardian's signature will be necessary.
How to Request Medical Records From a Northwell Health Hospital
To request medical records from another Northwell Health hospital, you need to accomplish the medical record release form from Northwell Health and submit it to the hospital where you were treated.
Does Northwell Health Charge for Medical Records?
Charges for Northwell Health medical records will depend on how the records are released. With that said, there is no fee if the records are released to a doctor or another healthcare provider for the purpose of the patient's treatment.
However, there is a fee if the records are being released for a different purpose, such as for your own personal record. Northwell Health does not specify how much it will cost to request these records, but they state that you can discuss costs with the HIM representative at the facility you were treated at.
Easily Obtain Your Northwell Health Medical Records with DoNotPay
Do you want to request your medical records from Northwell Health Hospital? Whether you need electronic medical records or if you need a physical copy, let DoNotPay help. Obtaining medical records can certainly be a tedious process. Every hospital has its own procedure for requesting records, which can be difficult to navigate. Not only that, but hospitals only keep medical records for a certain amount of time, based on their state laws. Depending on how you want to receive the records or where the records are going, the process can feel even more frustrating.
Luckily, DoNotPay believes that everyone should access their medical records with ease. If you would like to request medical records with ease, DoNotPay can do it on your behalf. All you need to do is:
- Look up medical records on DoNotPay's website.
- Enter the name of the health care provider you'd like to receive medical records from.
- Answer a few questions about your provider and where you'd like to send the records.
DoNotPay Successfully Works Across All Companies, Entities, and Groups
DoNotPay is here to help you with more than just Northwell Health Hospital. If you need medical records from other health facilities, DoNotPay has you covered. We work across all companies, entities, and groups. Other health facilities we can successfully help you request medical records with include:
Are you ready to request your with ease? Get started by signing up with DoNotPay today!