Telemedicine
What is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine or telehealth is the exchange of private medical information using various forms of electronic communication depending on your state’s regulations. Such as:
- Two-way video on a computer or smartphone
- Text
- Phone
Using telemedicine is quite simple. It is similar to using zoom or face time but in order to protect patient information, Dr. Charfen and most healthcare systems use only secure, HIPAA-compliant* telemedicine platforms.
Treatable Conditions
Telemedicine is appropriate in a wide variety of situations. Dr. Charfen treats minor healthcare issues in addition to more serious or chronic disease. She also provides non-medical consultations and inquiries via telehealth as well. Here is a detailed list of conditions that are treatable via telemedicine. The list is not all-inclusive so feel free to inquire.
Getting Started
Virtual Visits
To make an appointment:
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Dr. Charfen is licensed to practice medicine in Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and New Hampshire. She also provides non-medical consultations worldwide.
If you still have questions after reviewing this site, our staff is happy to help you navigate the technology. Please call or text message the office at 808-726-2461.
Cost
Virtual office visits: Most visits range from $150-$250* depending on the complexity and time required. Please inquire for your specific needs.
Electronic Prescriptions: $75* for a 3-month supply or $125* for a 6-month supply (when appropriate). This can be done without a virtual visit in many cases for established clients.
*Credit card processing fees and any applicable tax are not included in the prices.
Insurance
Dr. Charfen accepts insurances only in the state of Hawai’i such as HMSA or Medicare for most visits excluding Ketamine treatments, Medical Cannabis certifications or other non-covered services. She always offers super-bills to her clients, which can be submitted to the insurance provider, for partial or full reimbursement depending on each client’s plan. You will need to verify your coverage with your individual provider and submit your own superbill.
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*HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a US law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients’ medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, hospitals and other health care providers.