Alle-Kiski Medical Associates

Dr. Darrell W. Petz has been in practice for 23 years. His objective has been to continue providing wellness to his patients. The enjoyment that Dr. Petz gets from practicing medicine has been the extended relationship that he shares with his patients. Our office provides a positive and friendly atmosphere for patients.

NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) works with large employers, policy makers, doctors, patients and health plans to decide what is important, how to measure it and how to promote improvement. Physician practices who have met stringent criteria measuring health plan performance are given three-year certification and also receive financial rewards depending on their level of program attainment.

ALLE-KISKI MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (Dr. PETZ) ACHIEVED THE DIABETES PHYSICIAN RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Developed by NCQA and the American Diabetes Association, this program utilizes evidence-based measures to recognize physicians who provide excellent care to their diabetic patients.

Special patient services provided by Dr. Petz include:

• Complete physicals
• Weight loss
• Diabetic education
• Medical record review
• Weight control
• Diagnostic testing

Physicians

Darrell W. Petz, DO

Locations

1621 C Union Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone 724-224-6700

Office Hours:

Monday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday, Urgent Appointments available (please call to schedule)
Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Insurance Plan Participation

In order to ensure accurate billing to your insurance carrier, please:

1. Bring your insurance card with you to each appointment.
2. Pay your co-payment and other payments, per your insurance contract, at time of service.
3. Contact our office if you have any questions regarding your account.

The following is a list of major insurance plans in which Alle-Kiski Medical Associates participates:

• Aetna Healthcare
• Aetna US Healthcare Golden Medicare
• Cigna
• Devon Health Services
• Elder Care
• Gateway Health Plan
• Health America Advantra
• Health America/Health Assurance
• Highmark Blue Cross Community Blue
• Highmark Blue Cross Indemnity
• Highmark Blue Cross Managed Care
• Highmark Blue Cross Security Blue
• Highmark Blue Cross Special Care
• Intergroup Services
• Intergroup Services Home Host Program
• UMWA

Patient Education

Patient education is offered by the RN during the hours of 1:00 pm-4:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday by appointment.

Patient education classes offered at the West Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System