Use Edinger Medical Group Without Missing a Referral, Portal Message or Same-Day Visit
Edinger Medical Group is a private adult primary-care practice that has served Orange County since 1961. It provides internal medicine and family medicine through its Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach offices, with a separate concierge practice in Newport Beach.
This guide explains the complete patient process inside one page: becoming a new patient, choosing a location, getting a limited same-day appointment, using MyEMGChart, obtaining referrals and refills, verifying Medicare coverage, accessing after-hours care and avoiding common billing or record-request delays.
Adult primary care for patients age 18 and older.
Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Official details checked August 2026.
Which Edinger Medical Group care option should you use?
Schedule with your primary care team for physicals, screenings, vaccines, chronic conditions, medication reviews, hospital follow-ups and referrals.
Call for a limited same-day appointment. After hours, use the physician on call, MemorialCare virtual care or a contracted urgent care location.
Use emergency services when delay could cause death, permanent disability or serious harm.
What Edinger Medical Group provides
Edinger Medical Group specializes in adult internal medicine and family medicine. Its physicians and advanced-practice clinicians manage routine health needs while coordinating specialist, testing and hospital follow-up care.
Annual exams, health-risk reviews, screenings, vaccines and counseling intended to identify problems early.
Sick visits, diabetes management, blood-pressure care, medication monitoring and long-term treatment planning.
Specialist referrals, hospital follow-ups, laboratory coordination, pharmacy support and senior-care navigation.
Edinger Medical Group doctors and care teams
The current provider directory includes internal medicine physicians, family medicine physicians, family and adult-gerontology nurse practitioners and a physician associate.
| Provider type | Common role | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine physician | Adult preventive care, complex medical conditions, medication management and hospital-related follow-up. | New-patient availability, location and insurance assignment. |
| Family medicine physician | Broad adult primary care, preventive services and common acute or chronic conditions. | Age range, office schedule and plan participation. |
| Nurse practitioner | Primary-care visits, follow-up, health education, medication review and condition management. | Whether your visit type can be scheduled with an NP. |
| Physician associate | Evaluation, treatment, follow-up and coordinated care as part of the physician-led team. | Appointment type and supervising care team. |
| Diabetic care team | Diet and medication support, routine laboratory coordination and disease monitoring. | Eligibility and how follow-up is coordinated with the PCP. |
| Senior care team | Appointment help, medication requests, laboratory coordination and communication with clinicians. | Accepted Medicare plan or membership eligibility. |
| Pharmacy care team | Medication coordination, refill support and pharmacy communication. | Whether a provider visit or monitoring test is required first. |
Edinger Medical Group locations, hours and access
| Location | Address and phone | Hours | Important details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley |
9900 Talbert Avenue, Suites 301-302 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714-965-2500 |
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Located on the MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center campus near the 405 Freeway. Fax: 714-965-2593. |
| Huntington Beach |
20981 Magnolia Street Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714-965-2500 |
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Near Magnolia Street and Indianapolis Avenue, with on-site parking. |
| Newport Beach concierge practice |
180 Newport Center Drive, Suite 165 Newport Beach, CA 92660 714-988-4209 |
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Appointments require enrollment in the separate Enhance Concierge Program with the participating physician. |
Parking, transit and accessibility
9900 Talbert Avenue, Suites 301-302
20981 Magnolia Street
How to become an Edinger Medical Group patient
How to schedule, confirm or change an EMG appointment
New patients should call 714-965-2500 so staff can check provider availability, visit length and insurance.
Existing patients may request an appointment securely through the portal or contact the office directly.
Same-day slots are limited and subject to availability. Edinger Medical Group does not accept walk-ins.
Information to confirm before ending the call
What to bring to an Edinger Medical Group appointment
Prepare a useful symptom timeline
Record the date, time and circumstances surrounding the first symptom.
Note triggers, severity, related symptoms and what improves or worsens it.
List medicines, home treatment and whether each approach helped.
What patients can do in MyEMGChart
Send non-urgent questions to an EMG doctor or staff member.
Request visits and review upcoming appointment information.
Request routine medication renewals through a secure channel.
Review laboratory and imaging results that have been released.
Review or print available immunization history, referrals and other records.
Review available account information and pay EMG bills online.
How to fix common MyEMGChart login and record problems
Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Call rather than using the technical-support line for medical questions.
Edinger Medical Group primary-care and diagnostic services
| Service | What it commonly covers | What to confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive screenings | Health-risk review and screening intended to identify disease early. | Age, risk, insurance coverage and preparation. |
| Physical examinations | Routine health, employment and preoperative clearance visits. | Which forms, tests or specialist records are needed. |
| Vaccines and injections | Recommended immunizations and medically ordered injections. | Availability, timing and insurance coverage. |
| Hospital follow-up | Medication reconciliation, recovery review and coordination after discharge. | Bring discharge papers, medication changes and specialist instructions. |
| Same-day sick visit | Assessment of an acute concern when limited capacity is available. | Call first; no walk-ins are accepted. |
| Televideo visit | Selected care for patients who cannot travel or can be safely evaluated remotely. | Clinical appropriateness, insurance coverage and technology instructions. |
| On-site X-ray | Diagnostic imaging ordered by an EMG clinician. | Physician referral, office location and insurance. |
| Cardiac testing | EKG, echocardiogram, mobile cardiac telemetry and Holter monitoring. | Order, authorization, duration and return instructions. |
| Pulmonary and sleep testing | Selected breathing tests and internal sleep-study services. | Referral, equipment instructions and follow-up process. |
| Audiogram | Hearing evaluation performed with an appropriate physician referral. | Testing location and how results will be discussed. |
How Edinger Medical Group urgent-care options work
Call or text 714-965-2500 and describe the symptoms. Staff can check same-day availability and determine whether office care is appropriate.
Call 657-241-4444. A MyChart account is not required, but patients should be ready to upload insurance and photo-identification images.
EMG directs patients to contracted MemorialCare urgent care facilities for selected non-life-threatening illnesses and minor injuries.
Additional after-hours help
EMG states that physician coverage is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent concerns.
Use when you are uncertain whether clinic, urgent care or emergency treatment is appropriate.
| Situation | Possible care route | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Routine refill or non-urgent question | MyEMGChart, pharmacy request or next-business-day office call | Do not use after-hours urgent resources for routine administrative needs. |
| Minor illness needing prompt care | Limited EMG same-day appointment or virtual care | Call first; EMG does not accept walk-ins. |
| Minor injury, infection or possible uncomplicated fracture | Contracted urgent care | Confirm insurance and facility capability. |
| Chest pain, severe breathing trouble or stroke signs | 911 or emergency department | Do not delay for a virtual or office visit. |
Insurance accepted by Edinger Medical Group
EMG lists many commercial HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, CalPERS and Covered California products. Acceptance depends on the complete plan and network—not simply the insurance-company name.
| Carrier or category | Examples listed | What patients must verify |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Choice POS, Value Network HMO, Aetna Whole Health and selected PPO, EPO and managed-choice products. | Exact network, employer product and PCP assignment. |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Selected HMO, PPO, CalPERS, Vivity, Select and employer-network products. | Whether the plan is HMO, PPO, employer-specific or narrow network. |
| Blue Shield of California | Access+ HMO, Trio HMO, Tandem PPO, CalPERS and selected commercial products. | The exact Access+, Trio, PPO or employer-network product. |
| Cigna | Open Access Plus, PPO, Select HMO, Value HMO and Southern California network products. | Whether the office and chosen provider appear in the network. |
| Health Net | Blue & Gold, full-network HMO, WholeCare and selected POS products. | Tier, network and PCP assignment. |
| UnitedHealthcare | Choice, Choice Plus, SignatureValue, Harmony, Charter, Doctors Plan and selected PPO products. | The complete SignatureValue, Charter, Doctors Plan or PPO network name. |
| Covered California | Selected Blue Shield PPO and Blue Shield Trio HMO products. | The marketplace network and current plan year. |
| Other networks | First Health, PHCS, MultiPlan, GEHA, Surest and additional third-party networks. | Whether EMG is contracted directly or accessed through another network. |
Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare and Elevate membership
| Coverage type | Current EMG position | Patient action |
|---|---|---|
| AARP UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage HMO | Selected HMO and HMO-POS products are listed. | Verify the exact plan code, PCP assignment and provider. |
| Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO | Selected Medicare HMO-POS products are listed. | Confirm the exact plan and current network. |
| Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO | Selected Blue Shield 65+, Inspire and related HMO products are listed. | Verify the plan name and PCP assignment. |
| Humana Medicare Advantage HMO | Selected Humana Gold Plus HMO products are listed. | Confirm the exact county and plan-year product. |
| SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO | Selected SCAN HMO, C-SNP and D-SNP products are listed. | Confirm provider assignment and plan eligibility. |
| Original Medicare with supplement | Not contracted under the standard insurance route. | Ask whether Elevate membership is available and appropriate. |
| Medicare Advantage PPO | Not contracted under the standard insurance route. | Ask about Elevate eligibility and out-of-network benefits. |
What Elevate currently includes
Priority scheduling, possible same-day or next-day availability and longer visits.
Direct access to senior care coordinators for scheduling, refills, laboratory work and messages.
Access to selected X-rays, EKGs, stress tests, sleep studies and chronic-care support.
$125 per month.
$1,250 per year under the displayed promotion.
Doctor panels may fill and use waitlists.
How Edinger Medical Group specialist referrals work
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Multilingual assistance is available.
Available for callers with hearing or speech disabilities.
How prescription refills work at Edinger Medical Group
How to pay an Edinger Medical Group bill
How to send outside records to Edinger Medical Group
EMG provides electronic and printable forms in English and Spanish. The available documents include new-patient registration, health history, privacy consent, financial agreement, change-of-information, medical-record release, advance directive and selected treatment agreements.
Use the secure electronic form when available and keep a copy or confirmation of submission.
EMG provides printable English and Spanish forms for patients who prefer paper.
Complete the medical-record release when a previous provider needs permission to send records to EMG.
Information that prevents a rejected record request
How to handle test results, hospital follow-up and care delays
Practical tips that can prevent wasted calls and trips
Call first because even same-day appointments require available scheduled capacity.
Not every doctor practices at both Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach.
Allow additional time for medical-center parking, building entry and suite navigation.
Allow 48 to 72 hours and never expect retroactive authorization after the specialist visit.
Routine approvals may take 48 hours and are handled during weekday business hours.
The first account setup must occur in the mobile or desktop browser.
Selected Medicare Advantage HMOs are accepted, while Original Medicare and MA PPO rules are different.
Keep a photo ID and insurance card available for upload during registration.
EMG warns that ordinary text communication is not secure. Use MyEMGChart for health information.
Edinger Medical Group patient contact directory
| Patient need | Contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Main office, scheduling or billing | 714-965-2500 | Appointments, insurance questions, same-day availability, billing and physician-on-call access. |
| Portal technical help | 714-965-2529 | Login, password and account-access problems, Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. |
| Referral or utilization questions | 800-553-6537 | Referral status, utilization criteria and authorization questions. |
| 24/7 virtual care | 657-241-4444 | MemorialCare virtual evaluation outside normal office access. |
| 24-hour advice nurse | 877-696-3622 | Help choosing clinic, urgent care or emergency care. |
| Senior care coordinator | 714-965-2558 | Scheduling, laboratory, medication and message help for eligible senior patients. |
| Medicare and Elevate enrollment | 714-965-2557 | Accepted Medicare plans, Elevate eligibility and membership enrollment. |
| Hearing or speech relay | 711 | California Relay Service communication assistance. |
| Emergency | 911 | Life-threatening illness, injury or rapidly worsening serious symptoms. |
Edinger Medical Group frequently asked questions
What is Edinger Medical Group?
It is an Orange County adult primary-care practice providing internal medicine, family medicine, preventive care, chronic-condition management and selected diagnostic services.
Where are the standard EMG offices?
The two standard primary-care locations are 9900 Talbert Avenue, Suites 301-302, in Fountain Valley and 20981 Magnolia Street in Huntington Beach.
Does Edinger Medical Group accept walk-ins?
No. Limited same-day appointments may be offered, but patients must call or text before traveling.
How do I become a new patient?
Verify insurance, call 714-965-2500, complete the registration forms, provide an email for MyEMGChart and arrive about 15 minutes early with identification and insurance cards.
What can MyEMGChart do?
Patients can send secure messages, request appointments and refills, view results, review upcoming visits, download available records and pay EMG bills.
How do I get help with the portal?
Call 714-965-2529 Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. After resetting a password, wait up to 15 minutes before trying again.
Which Medicare plans are accepted?
EMG lists selected Medicare Advantage HMO plans from AARP UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Blue Shield, Humana and SCAN. It is not contracted with Original Medicare, supplement plans or Medicare Advantage PPOs.
What is Elevate?
Elevate is a membership program for eligible patients with certain non-contracted Medicare coverage. Published pricing is $125 monthly or a promotional $1,250 annual option.
How long do referrals and refills take?
Allow 48 to 72 hours for referrals and up to 48 hours for routine refill approval. Referrals are not retroactive, and controlled medicines require an office visit.
What should I do after hours?
Call EMG for the physician on call, use 24/7 virtual care at 657-241-4444, visit a contracted urgent care center or call the advice nurse at 877-696-3622. Call 911 for an emergency.
Official Edinger Medical Group patient tools
The important rules and practical steps are explained above. Use these official pages when ready to complete a live registration, portal login, appointment request, insurance check, payment or form submission.