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Finding and Scheduling UPMC Care - FAQ

If this is an emergency, call 911 right away or go to an emergency room for treatment.

UPMC provides a wide range of availability for both scheduled and urgent visits, but it varies by each provider and location.

Sometimes, you can get in on the same day, or in a few days or weeks.

To make an appointment:

  • Use UPMC's Provider Directory to search for a provider.
  • Call 800-533-8762, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Yes. Some providers, including many PCP's, can see you on the same day you make your appointments – both in-person and video visits.

You can also call our scheduling team at 800-533-8762 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

UPMC accepts most major insurers, including:

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • United
  • UPMC Health Plan

If you have questions, call our helpline at 855‑646‑8762 or see more about in-network access to UPMC.

Yes. UPMC offers online appointment scheduling for many primary and specialty care providers.

Search for a provider on the UPMC Provider Directory to make an appointment. Be sure that the filter for online scheduling is checked when you search.

If the provider doesn't offer online scheduling, you can call UPMC's scheduling team at 800-533-8762, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Yes.

Go to our UPMC Provider Directory page to search for a provider. Or tell us your desired provider when you fill out an appointment request.

You may need a doctor's referral when making an appointment with anyone other than your PCP.

Check with your health insurer to see if they require a referral.

Yes.

Many of our PCPs and specialists offer video visits that you can access from the comfort of home. To schedule:

  • Visit the UPMC Provider Directory and search for a provider or specialty.
  • Use the “Book Video Visit Online” filter to search for a provider offering video visits.

Learn more about our options for video visits.

The quickest way to schedule an appointment is to visit the UPMC Provider Directory and book an appointment online or call the provider’s office directly. If you fill out the general appointment request form, you can expect a phone call from our scheduling team within several business days.

If you must cancel an appointment, call your doctor's office as soon as you can. We can offer the time slot to other patients seeking care.

In many cases, you can schedule, manage, and cancel appointments through most of our UPMC patient portals.

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