Referring Providers
Why Refer to Salem Gastro?
Partnering for better patient outcomes.
Although our Oak Street location is on the Salem Health campus, Salem Gastroenterology Consultants is an independent physician practice and is not part of Salem Health or Salem Hospital. Salem Gastro’s insurance participation is separate from Salem Health’s.
Referral fax: 503.362.7344
Clinical resource for referring providers
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Compare colonoscopy, stool-based and blood-based screening tests, review the evidence, and explore guidance for patient counseling and follow-up.
Rapid access, coordinated care and advanced GI expertise
Rapid Access
Colonoscopy, EGD within ~2 weeks
All clinic visits within 2–4 weeks
Direct Procedure Scheduling
Appropriate patients can proceed directly to procedure. Our team manages eligibility, prep, and coordination to reduce delays.
Provider Expertise
Advanced endoscopy (EUS/ERCP), IBD, hepatology, motility disorders, and comprehensive GI care delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Local leadership in gastroenterology with deep roots in the Salem, Oregon community.
Insurance Participation
View the current list of in-network insurance plans.
View current insurance informationHow to refer a patient
Use the referral workflow your office already follows. Salem Gastro accepts referrals through established EHR/PM workflows and by secure fax.
Send the referral
Use your usual EHR/PM referral workflow or fax referral information to 503.362.7344.
Include clinical details
Send the reason for referral, demographics, insurance, relevant records, recent tests and other information needed for review.
Clinical review
Our team reviews the referral, determines the appropriate appointment or procedure pathway and contacts the patient.
Coordinated follow-up
We coordinate scheduling, preparation and updates to support continuity with the referring office.
Direct Procedure Scheduling
Appropriate patients can proceed directly to procedure. Our team manages eligibility, prep, and coordination to reduce delays.
Terms & Process
Patients can call or provide contact information via our web site then our staff contacts the patient to gather pertinent health information and determine eligibility. Age, BMI, and general health are considered. Patients who do not qualify will need an office visit to determine appropriate scheduling.
Provider Expertise
Advanced endoscopy (EUS/ERCP), IBD, hepatology, motility disorders, and comprehensive GI care delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Local leadership in gastroenterology with deep roots in the Salem, Oregon community.
Core GI services
- Colonoscopy
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- Capsule endoscopy
- Bravo™ pH monitoring
- Breath testing
- Esophageal manometry
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid banding
Advanced endoscopy
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- ERCP for bile and pancreatic duct disorders
- Advanced polyp removal, including EMR and ESD
- Barrett’s esophagus ablation
- Complex pancreaticobiliary evaluation
Clinical focus areas
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hepatology and liver disease
- Motility disorders
- GERD and Barrett’s esophagus
- Pancreaticobiliary disease
- Colorectal cancer screening and prevention
- Comprehensive general gastroenterology
Procedure Prep, Recalls and Referrals
Procedure Prep
Our website has multiple resources to help patients prepare.
- Includes an overview of preparation
- Several videos in English and Spanish
- Downloadable prep instructions for various prep types
- Other helpful resources
One of the biggest reasons for reschedules is poor prep. A clean colon is essential for accuracy and safety. Patients should follow prep instructions carefully to avoid rescheduling.
Recalls
Salem Gastro tracks patient recalls, reaches out when follow-up is due, and shares that information with the referring physician.
Referrals
We can accommodate your patients’ GI needs in a timely manner and help keep care in the local community.
View the current list of in-network insurance plans
Salem Gastro’s insurance participation is separate from Salem Health’s.
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION
Although our Oak Street location is on the Salem Health campus, Salem Gastroenterology Consultants is an independent physician practice and is not part of Salem Health or Salem Hospital. Salem Gastro’s insurance participation is separate from Salem Health’s.
Currently listed as in-network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon
- Cigna
- First Choice Health
- First Health
- HealthNet – WellCare Advantage Plans
- Medicaid
- Medicare – Part B
- MedAdvantage – Regence
- Moda
- Aetna – Commercial and Medicare Advantage Plans
- PacificSource Community Solutions
- PacificSource – Commercial and Medicare
- Providence Health Plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare – Commercial and Medicare Advantage Plans
- Veteran’s Choice Program
Coverage varies by plan and product. Salem Gastro does not accept out-of-network insurance plans. Please verify current participation, referral requirements and authorization requirements before scheduling.
Quick links for your office and patients
Use these resources to review services, help patients prepare and confirm insurance or location information.
Local GI care in Salem
Please remind patients to confirm the location listed in their appointment instructions before traveling.
Main Office
875 Oak St SE Suite 3010
Salem, OR 97301
Skyline Office
4747 Skyline Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
Salem Endoscopy
875 Oak St SE Suite 3095
Salem, OR 97301
Common questions from referring offices
These answers can help referral coordinators, practice managers and clinical staff route patients correctly.
Is Salem Gastro part of Salem Health or Salem Hospital?
Although our Oak Street location is on the Salem Health campus, Salem Gastroenterology Consultants is an independent physician practice and is not part of Salem Health or Salem Hospital. Salem Gastro’s insurance participation is separate from Salem Health’s.
Do we need a separate Salem Gastro paper referral form?
Not necessarily. Use your office’s established EHR/PM referral workflow or secure fax. If that workflow transmits the information needed for clinical review, a separate paper form may not be required.
What should be included with the referral?
Include patient demographics and contact information, insurance details, the reason for referral, relevant notes, recent labs or imaging, prior procedure or pathology reports, and significant medical or medication information when applicable.
Who is appropriate for direct procedure scheduling?
Patients can call or provide contact information via our web site then our staff contacts the patient to gather pertinent health information and determine eligibility. Age, BMI, and general health are considered. Patients who do not qualify will need an office visit to determine appropriate scheduling.
How can our office help prevent procedure rescheduling?
One of the biggest reasons for reschedules is poor prep. A clean colon is essential for accuracy and safety. Patients should follow prep instructions carefully to avoid rescheduling.
How should we confirm whether Salem Gastro accepts a patient’s insurance?
Although our Oak Street location is on the Salem Health campus, Salem Gastroenterology Consultants is an independent physician practice and is not part of Salem Health or Salem Hospital. Salem Gastro’s insurance participation is separate from Salem Health’s. Please use Salem Gastro’s current insurance page to verify plan participation.
Partnering for better patient outcomes.
We can accommodate your patients’ GI needs in a timely manner and help keep care in the local community.