Communicating About Referrals
Making the Referral
Epic practices:
- Submit referral directly through Epic for all pediatric specialties except Allergy & Immunology, Orthopedics and Rheumatology. See referral pathways below.
Non-Epic practices and to refer to Allergy & Immunology, Orthopedics and Rheumatology:
- Submit referral via fax, numbers provided below.
For EMERGENT questions on potential referrals, all transfers and critical care transports
- Call OneCall at 207-662-6632
- OneCall will page the provider on call
For NON-EMERGENT questions on potential referrals
Epic Practices – use Epic inbasket message to communicate with Epic sub-specialists:
- Only for non-urgent communications
- Response from specialist typically within 2 business days
- Inbasket messages should go to provider pools. Pool names are listed below.
- Regular email should not be used for these type of referral questions
Non-Epic Practices – call office phone and leave a message:
- Call practice number to leave message for on-call provider
- Do not page or directly contact provider for non-emergent questions
Non-urgent questions about potential referrals should be sent via Epic In Basket messaging to the appropriate group of pediatric sub-specialists. You can search for the provider pools by clicking the “To…” button in an in basket message and searching in the “Pools” search bar for the name listed below:
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Referral Questions
Pediatric Cardiology Referral Questions
Pediatric Behavioral/Developmental Referral Questions
Pediatric Diabetes Referral Questions
Pediatric Endocrinology Referral Questions
Pediatric Genetics Referral Questions
Pediatric Gastroenterology Referral Questions
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Referral Questions
Pediatric Infectious Disease Referral Questions
Pediatric Nephrology Referral Questions
Pediatric Neurology Referral Questions
Pediatric Psychiatry Referral Questions
Pediatric Pulmonary Referral Questions
Pediatric Surgery Referral Questions
Pediatric Urology Referral Questions
| Pediatric Specialty Practice | REF Number | Epic Code | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine | Call 207-775-4151 | MMP South Portland Pediatrics | |
| Allergy & Immunology | Fax 207-761-2127 | Allergy & Asthma Associates of Maine | |
| Cardiology | REF21099 | AMB Referral to Congenital Heart | Congenital Heart |
| Cleft Lip & Palate | REF9744378 | AMB Referral to Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic | Cleft Lip & Palate |
| Weight Management | REF104 | AMB Referral to MMC Weight & Wellness | MMC Weight & Wellness Program |
| Dermatology | REF41918 | AMB Referral to MMP Dermatology | MMP Dermatology |
| Developmental & Behavioral Health | REF101001 REF10274684 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Dev & Beh Health AMB Referral to PSC NICU Follow Up Clinic | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Diabetes | REF1020 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Diabetes | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Endocrinology | REF1070 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Endocrinology | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Gastroenterology | REF10730 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Gastroenterology | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Endocrinology | REF1070 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Endocrinology | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Genetics/Metabolism | REF106631 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Genetics | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Hematology/Oncology | REF210100 | AMB Referral to Maine Children Cancer Program (MCCP) | Maine Children’s Cancer Program |
| Infectious Disease/Travel Clinic | REF1076 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Infectious Disease | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Nephrology | REF1077 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Nephrology | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Neurology | REF1048798 | AMB Referral to MMP Pediatric Neurology | Maine Medical Partners Neurology |
| Neurology (Cerebral Palsy, MDA, Duchenne MD, Spina Bifida) | REF10555 | AMB Referral to MMP Pediatric Neurodevelopmental | Maine Medical Partners Neurology |
| Orthopedics | Fax 207-874-0320 | Not on Epic | Spectrum Orthopaedics |
| Otolaryngology | REF220100 | AMP Referral to MMP Otolaryngology | MMP Otolaryngology - Scarborough MMP Otolaryngology - Biddeford |
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | REF60913 | AMB Ref to MMC OP Psych Child | MMC Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry |
| Pulmonology | REF1082 | AMB Referral to MMP PSC Pulmonary Med | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Rheumatology | Fax 207-874-7478 | Not on Epic | Rheumatology Associates |
| Sports Medicine | REF220048 | AMB Ref to MMP Ortho Sports Med | MMP Orthopedics & Sports Medicine |
| Surgery | REF1084 | AMB Referral to MMP Pediatric Surgery | MMP Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Urology | REF11106 | AMB Referral to MMP Urology | MMP Urology |
Referral Guidelines
Referral guidelines are meant to help primary care providers decide if specialty referral is needed. They are not intended to be comprehensive management algorithms.
CMEs
Dental
- Dental Caries Primary Teeth | Video
- Dental Caries Permanent Teeth
- Dental Trauma Primary Teeth
- Dental Trauma Permanent Teeth | Video
Developmental & Behavioral
- ADHD| Video
- Teacher Questionnaire
- Clinical Attention Problem Scale
- Concerns for Autism
- Developmental Delay
Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Concerns for New Diabetes Type 1 or 2 | Video
- Childhood Overweight & Obesity | Video
- Concerns for Early Puberty
- Short Stature | Video
- Elevated TSH
Genetics
Gastroenterology
- Constipation < 6 Months of Age
- Constipation | Video |Scoop on Poop pdf
- Elevated Liver Enzymes
- GERD < 12 months
- GERD | Video
Gender Clinic
- Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Youth
Hematology/Oncology (Maine Children’s Cancer Program)
- Abnormal Heme Newborn Screen
- Childhood Anemia | Video
- Childhood Polycythemia
- Bleeding
- Generalized or Focal Lymphadenopathy | Video
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia in Patient >3 Months
- Thrombosis
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Neurology
Palliative Care
Pulmonology
- Asthma | Video
- Chronic Cough > 4 Weeks Duration | Video
- Cystic Fibrosis | Video
- Infantile Wheezing (<24 Months Old)
- Neuromuscular Weakness
- Recurrent Pneumonia
- Snoring | Video
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction