Pathak Podiatry PC operates in multiple locations in New York and New Jersey and is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health information.
1. Information We Collect We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:
Full name
Phone number
Email address
Appointment and scheduling details
Insurance information
Medical information submitted through secure systems
Any information submitted via website forms
2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to:
Schedule and confirm appointments
Send appointment reminders and updates
Provide medical care and follow-up communication
Process billing and insurance claims
Respond to inquiries
Improve our services and patient experience
3. HIPAA & Protected Health Information (PHI) As a healthcare provider, we comply with HIPAA.
PHI is handled securely
We use HIPAA-compliant systems such as DrChrono
PHI is only shared as permitted by law
4. SMS Communication & Consent By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages including appointment reminders and updates. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
5. Information Sharing We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
Electronic Health Record systems (e.g., DrChrono)
Scheduling platforms (e.g., Zocdoc, Vosita)
Payment processors
Service providers supporting our operations
Legal authorities if required by law SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
7. Your Rights You may request access, corrections, or deletion of your data where applicable.
8. Opt-Out Instructions Reply STOP to opt out, or HELP for assistance.