ISU Meridian Health Care
CONTACT US:
Phone: (208) 373-1734
Fax: (833) 390-1293
Address:
ISU Meridian Health Science Center
1311 E. Central Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Directions:
HOURS:
Now Offering free office visits to ISU Students
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday (Providers Fluent in both English and Spanish)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ISU Meridian Health Care is a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Faculty run clinic that offers preventative healthcare for all ages serving the Treasure Valley area. The clinic utilizes trained providers, new equipment, sound medical training, a referral system, and nearby health care facilities in order to maximize the care for each patient. The care by an NP and/or PA involves a partnership with the patient, something more and more patients are seeking.
Services
ISU Meridian Health Care maintains privacy according to HIPAA rules and requirements. All patients are welcome for preventative care, including the ones without insurance. No one will be turned down for medical care. The clinic holds no prejudice against race, creed, color, or socioeconomic status. Everyone is welcome for great medical care.
ISU Meridian Health Care is now offering acute and preventative care to community members and ISU faculty, staff, and students. We offer private, clean, and comfortable exam rooms with care from board-certified nurse practitioners. Your quality health care services are conveniently provided on campus with short wait times. People are kept healthy through immunizations, blood tests, annual exams, and treatment of ongoing medical issues such as diabetes or blood pressure.
ISU Students are now eligible for free office visits at our clinic.
- Preventive and Routine Services
- Annual Wellness Exams
- Newborn Wellness Care
- Infant Wellness Care
- Child Wellness Exams
- Sports Physicals
- Acute Care: Ear infections, sore throat, and joint pain
- PAP tests
- Annual Well-Woman Exam
- Family Planning
- Acute Gynecology Problems
- Removal of minor lesions, skin tags, moles and warts
- Biopsies of suspicious dermatological lesions and/or referral
- Allergy Testing via lab work
Referral to ISU Clinics Pharmacology vaccine program. Days and times as well as vaccine availability varies. Typical vaccines include:
- COVID-19 (Moderna and Pfizer)
- Enhanced Flu (65 and Older)
- Flu
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV
- Pneumoccocal
- Tdap (Tetnus and Pertussis)
- Shingles
- Meningitis
Appointments are available by appointment only at the link below:
Walk-Ins welcome based on availability!
Make an Appointment
Call (208) 373-1734 to schedule an appointment:
- Clinic Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Patient Referrals
The ISU Meridian Health Care Clinic accepts referrals for both in-person and telehealth appointments via phone or fax:
- Phone: (208) 373-1734
- Fax: (833) 390-1293
Consent Forms
Consent forms are traditionally sent via DocuSign to your email account. If you are unable to sign consent forms electronically, paper copies are also available for your covenience. Please print and return with you on the day of your appointment.
Parking
ISU provides free parking for clinic patients/clients:
- Clinic parking is outlined in yellow directly in front of the ISU Meridian Clinics' entrance.
- The parking area is located on the southwest side of the building facing I-84.
|
Clinic |
Office Visit Charge |
Services Offered |
Hours |
Staffing |
Location |
Other |
|
Unity Health Center |
Varies |
Family health and urgent care |
Mon-Sun. |
NPs |
1130 E Fairview Ave. |
Bills insurance with card. |
|
Saltzer Health Urgent Care |
Varies |
Urgent care – seasonal illnesses, orthopedic injuries, cuts/sutures, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, etc. |
Mon-Sun. |
MDs, NPs, PAs |
2840 S Meridian Rd. |
Bills insurance with card. |
|
Primary Health Pediatric Urgent Care |
Cash discount on some services |
Fever, cold, cough, flu, lacerations requiring stitches, pink eye, ear infections, skin infections, rashes, respiratory and urinary infections, nausea and diarrhea, sports injuries, sprains, broken bones |
Mon-Sun. |
MDs, NPs, PAs |
3280 E Lanark St. |
Bills insurance with card.
|
|
St. Luke’s Emergency Department |
Varies |
Emergency medical care for all situations, Lab, X-ray, and Pharmacy |
Mon-Sun. |
MD, NP, PA |
520 S Eagle Rd. |
Bills insurance with card. |
|
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Emergency Department |
Varies |
Emergency medical care for all situations, Lab, X-ray, and Pharmacy |
Mon-Sun. |
MD, NP, PA |
1055 N Curtis Rd |
Bills insurance with card. |
Michelle Anderson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Clinical Assistant Professor
(833) 390-1293
michelleanderson@health.isu.edu
Michelle Anderson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP has 20 years of NP experience in both inpatient and outpatient primary care. She is a graduate of Duke University in their MSN FNP program, as well as ISU in their DNP post-master's program. She has previously owned and operated her own family practice office in rural Idaho for 12 years prior to her relocation to Meridian to teach at ISU. In addition, she works in Behavioral Health at the Boise VAMC.
Kristy Crownhart, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Clinical Assistant Professor/DNP Coordinator
(833) 390-1293
kristycrownhart@health.isu.edu
Kristy Crownhart, DNP, APRN, FNP-C has 4 years of NP experience in the outpatient primary care setting. She is a graduate of Western Governors University in their MSN Leadership and Management program as well as Idaho State University in their DNP FNP program. She currently practices at the Boise VAMC as a member of their primary care float pool team. In addition, she serves as the Chief Nurse Executive and Nurse Practitioner of the Idaho Air National Guard with 18 years of combined registered nurse/nurse practitioner experience.
Christine Hall, PA-C, MAT, MPAS, DipACLM
Clinical Assistant Professor
(833) 390-1293
Christine Hall, PA-C, MAT, MPAS, DipACLM has 19 years of clinical experience as a PA with most patient care provided through urgent care and family medicine clinics. She graduated from Duke University (undergraduate & MAT in Biology) and Oregon Health & Science University’s Physician Assistant Program. She became a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional in 2019 through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Christine enjoys caring for patients of all ages, taking care of them for acute illness or injury, seeing them for routine wellness and partnering with them to improve all aspects of their health. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in ISU’s PA program and is also employed at the Boise VA Medical Center. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Staff
- McKenzie Gumb
Patient Care Coordinator
(208) 373-1734
mckenziegumb@health.isu.edu
Billing
If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card with you to every appointment. Our clinic accepts and bills the following insurance plans:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Pacific Source
- Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
- Select Health
- Tricare
- TriWest (with VA authorization)
- United Healthcare
- UMR
Payment
Some services are non-covered or may be subject to your deductible.
- Payment, including co-pays, is expected at the time of service.
- We accept cash, check, and visa/debit payments.
- Ask about our income-based sliding scale.
- Click here to make an online payment:
Pay Online
Lab Fees
Lab fees are billed directly to your insurance by Quest Diagnostics. You will receive a bill from them for any remaining balance for lab services. To receive an estimate for cash prices offered by Quest, check out this link to receive a Good Faith Estimate:
No Surprise Billing Act
General ISU Meridian Health Care Questions
Who can receive care at the ISU Meridian Health Care?
- Anyone in the Treasure Valley community seeking care.
- ISU faculty and staff. The clinic accepts private insurances.
- Students are welcome, however, we will have to bill your insurance for the visit. Unity Health is still the contracted Provider for the student community.
What are the advantages of using the Patient Portal?
- Patients can view their lab results and communicate with healthcare providers by sending secure messages. Appointment reminders can be sent via text or email.
Where should I go after hours?
- Urgent care may be obtained at a local hospital or care center. In case of an emergency—poisoning, severe injuries, burns, etc.—take immediate action. See the After Hours Care section for more specific details.
General Provider Questions
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides a wide range of health care services to patients of all ages. They often focus on disease prevention and promote the health and well-being of the whole person. An NP maintains patient records, develops treatment plans, and treats both acute and chronic illnesses, including injuries that fall under primary care. NPS practices in a variety of settings from community health centers, private practice, health care systems, and universities (AANP, 2019).
Will I see a student or a provider?
This is an academic clinic and there is the possibility that you will see a healthcare student during your visit. Students at this stage in their education are trained to take your complete history, and in some cases complete an exam. They then will confer with their supervising Nurse Practitioner, who reviews the information. Together, they come up with a plan for you.
There are several advantages to being seen by a student:
- You get more time and will likely feel less rushed.
- You’re getting the most up-to-date care as students are constantly preparing for the completion of their degree, are regularly attending lectures, and have the latest information on evidence-based care to benefit patient health and wellness.
- You get two sets of eyes on you, the students and the supervising Nurse Practitioner. Although it is a safeguard in your care, it also is an enhancement to have two providers reviewing your concerns.
- You can help shape a career. By allowing students to participate in your care, you are helping them develop their assessment skills, interpersonal skills, and healthcare knowledge to carry through to the remainder of their careers.
