ByHow to Obtain Wyckoff Hospital Medical Records the Easy Way
Wyckoff first opened its doors in 1889 along what is now the border of northern Brooklyn and western Queens. The 350-bed teaching hospital, located in an ethnically diverse area of New York City, was stressed beyond capacity during the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, several Wyckoff facilities had no choice but to close down due to financial constraints. Patients that received medical care at the closed locations were left to wonder how to access their .
Requesting medical records can often be a frustrating and time-consuming experience, especially when a facility is no longer in business. Many people give up without getting a copy of their electronic health records to maintain a healthy lifestyle. DoNotPay can help you request Wyckoff Hospital medical records to transfer to another doctor to assure your continuity of care. Our easy-to-use automated system can show you how to request medical records and help you fill out a medical records release form for quick access.
What Information Is Required to Request Wyckoff Hospital Medical Records?
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), all individuals must complete an Authorization for Release of Health Information form before retrieving personal medical records. The form, provided by the Department of Health Information Management, is available in English and Spanish on the hospital website.
The following six pieces of information are required:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Current Mailing Address
- Social Security Number
- Name and Address of Where to Send the Records
- Reason for Release of Records
On the form, you can select if you want the entire medical record or if you only want records from a specific date range. You must also indicate whether or not you want the hospital to release information relating to
- Alcohol or Drug Treatment
- Mental Health
- HIV-Related Treatment
How to Get Copies of Your Wyckoff Hospital Medical Records
After completing the authorization form, you can request medical records:
In-Person
Bring the completed form and a copy of your photo identification to Wyckoff Hospital. An electronic version of the records is available upon request. There is a charge of $.75 per page for all medical records.
By Mail
Send the completed form to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, New York 11237 - Attn: Health Information Management/Medical Records Correspondence Unit
If you have any questions, you can contact the Wyckoff Medical Records Department at (718) 963-7155 or (718) 963-7153.
How to Get Wyckoff Hospital Records From Closed Locations
The New York Department of Health keeps an updated list of all closed hospitals in the state, with information on where to find personal medical records. It is difficult to determine how long medical records are kept, but it appears all Wyckoff Hospital medical records are currently being stored at the main location.
CLOSED Wyckoff locations include
| Locations | Address |
| Bethany Deaconess Hospital | 237 St. Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 |
| Jackson Heights Hospital Division of Wyckoff | 34-01 73rd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 |
| Physician's Hospital | 34-01 73rd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 |
| Wyckoff Heights Bethany Pavilion Division | 237 St. Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 |
| Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Jackson Heights Division, 31-01 73rd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11370 |
To request medical records from any of these locations, send a completed authorization form to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Attn: Health Information Management/Medical Records Correspondence Unit
How to Get Quick and Easy Access to Wyckoff Hospital Medical Records
With so many changes going on, it can be complicated trying to find . DoNotPay simplifies the process, making it easy to get the information you need. Whether you are changing doctors or want a copy of your medical records for personal use, we can help you make sure your health history stays intact.
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.
- 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.
There Are Many Ways DoNotPay Can Help
The easy-to-use DoNotPay automated system is not limited to the Wyckoff healthcare system. We can also help you with:
- Baptist medical records
- Cleveland Clinic medical records
- Kaiser medical records
- Mercy medical records
DoNotPay can help you request medical records from almost any medical provider that you received medical attention from. Our services are not limited to healthcare, as we offer round-the-clock assistance for issues such as
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