How to Request Your Medical Records From Tampa General Hospital

Getting your medical records on your own can take a lot of time and can be confusing. And who has the time to download forms and run to the post office? Getting your Tampa General Hospital medical records can be quick and easy when using DoNotPay's new Request Medical Records Product. In only three easy steps, your medical records could be on their way!

Tampa General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital that ranks among the largest and best in Florida. This award-winning hospital uses state-of-the-art technology, highly trained medical personnel, and has one of the country's top organ transplant centers. Tampa General is the region's largest teaching hospital since it began its affiliation with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine back in the 70s.

How Do I Get My Medical Records From Tampa General Hospital?

Because of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, you have the right, by law, to receive your health records from your provider. You can get your health records from Tampa General Hospital by following these instructions:

1. Go to the Tampa General Hospital website.
2. Click on the Patients and Visitors tab at the top of the page.
3. Click on Medical Records.
4. You will get information that the Request for Information Office is currently closed, but you can call the phone number listed, Monday through Friday, 9-4:30. They will direct you on how to request the records using the form that is on the website.
5. Instead of calling, you can request copies of your records, through the Tampa General patient portal, My Chart. If you do not have login credentials, you can click in the area provided to get an activation code, then follow the directions.
6. You can also obtain your medical records by completing the Request for Access to Protected Health Information by Individual form.

• Information on the form are name, address, phone number, birth date, last four digits of your SS number
• Date range for the records needed
• Where the records should be sent and in what format
• Email, cd, paper, My Chart, pick up in person
• Date and signature are required.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Some charges apply.

• No charges if accessed through My Chart or if sent to a physician
• Charges to cover labor, postage, etc. may apply, and you will be notified before your request is completed.

2. It can take anywhere from 10 to 30 days. If a longer period is required, you should receive notification from Tampa General.

You can find addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers on the website, specific to your location and request.

Why Would I Need to Have Copies of My Medical Records From Tampa General Hospital?

There are several reasons that you may want to get copies of your medical records. Some of the most common reasons are:

Having access to your medical records is provided and protected by law. They are your records, and it is always a good idea to have access to them.

How Can DoNotPay Help Me Get My Records From Tampa General?

It can be confusing, intimidating, and time-consuming to get your medical records on your own. DoNotPay's new Request Medical Records product can help you wade through the red tape, avoid phone calls, and download and fill out multiple forms. And we can help with medical records no matter where you were treated!

• Need your records from Baptist Hospital?
• If you were treated at the Cleveland Clinic, we can help with those records too!
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• We can get your records from Kaiser as well.
• Learn how to get my medical records.
• And any other health care provider!

This is how to request medical records using DoNotPay:

DoNotPay has seen these requests before and knows how to write your health care provider a simple, clear, and effective letter that will get your legally-guaranteed health records for you in no time.

1. Look up medical records on DoNotPay's website.

2. Enter the name of the health care provider you'd like to receive medical records from.

3. Answer a few questions about your provider and where you'd like to send the records.

Then just sit back and relax. We will mail your simple, concise request, and you should hear back from Tampa General in a few weeks. Let DoNotPay help you today!