Effective Date: [December 2025]

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

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Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Big Apple Primary Medical Care. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI). We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of your health information, provide you with this Notice, and follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.

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How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

1. Treatment

We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care. This may include sharing information with physicians, nurses, specialists, laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers involved in your care.

2. Payment

We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and receive payment from health plans, insurance companies, or other third parties for services provided to you.

3. Healthcare Operations

We may use your information for operational purposes such as quality assessment, staff training, accreditation, licensing, and internal audits to ensure high-quality patient care.

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Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures

We may also use or disclose your health information:

· When required by federal, state, or local law

· For public health and safety activities

· To report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence

· For health oversight activities, investigations, or inspections

· For law enforcement purposes when required by law

· To prevent or reduce a serious threat to health or safety

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Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures of your PHI require your written authorization, including:

· Use of information for marketing purposes

· Disclosure of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)

· Sale of your health information

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except where we have already acted based on your permission.

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Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

· Access and obtain copies of your medical records

· Request corrections or amendments to your health information

· Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

· Request confidential communications by alternative means or locations

· Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI

· Receive a paper copy of this Notice upon request

To exercise any of these rights, please don’t hesitate to contact our office using the information below.

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Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

· Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI

· Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information

· Abide by the terms of this Notice

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Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. The updated Notice will be posted on our website and available at our office.

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Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Big Apple Primary Medical Care or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:

Big Apple Primary Medical Care. 25-12 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (347) 527-1004 Fax: (347) 246-5414 Email: Info@bigappleprimarycarenyc.com