Darien Signature Health, Inc.

Patients pay an annual retainer fee to join Darien Signature Health. That fee covers the enhanced access and services the practice provides, including after-hours cell phone access, same-day appointments, and longer visits. Office visit charges bill separately to your insurance. Medicare Advantage plan members are responsible for office visit fees directly.

Yes. Darien Signature Health bills most major PPO insurance plans directly for office visits. The practice does not accept HMO insurance. For Medicare patients, the practice files Medicare claims on your behalf. Medicare Advantage members pay office visit fees out of pocket.

Yes. Both Dr. Collins-Baine and Dr. Drummond provide patients with their direct cell phone numbers. You can reach your physician nights, weekends, and holidays, whether you are home or traveling. This after-hours access is one of the core benefits of membership.

Routine appointments run 30 minutes. Dr. Collins-Baine conducts a 60-minute Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment for each member. Dr. Drummond offers a 90-minute yearly physical that includes an individualized wellness plan. These extended visit times allow thorough, unhurried care.

Yes. The practice schedules same-day or next-business-day appointments for sick visits. Members do not face long waits to be seen when they feel unwell. The office also maintains a clean, fully sanitized environment with minimal waiting room time.

Yes. Darien Signature Health offers telemedicine appointments for patients who prefer a virtual visit. This option suits patients managing minor concerns or those who cannot come into the office. You can request a telemedicine visit by contacting the practice directly.

Yes, on a case-by-case basis. The physicians make house calls at their discretion when the situation calls for it. Contact the practice to discuss whether a house call fits your circumstances.

Darien Signature Health administers a full range of vaccines in the office. Available vaccines include Covid-19, RSV, Influenza, Prevnar, Tdap, Shingrix, and Hepatitis A and B. Ask the practice about current availability when scheduling your visit.

Darien Signature Health holds affiliations with Yale New Haven Health and Greenwich, Stamford, and Norwalk Hospitals. These affiliations allow the physicians to coordinate hospital-based care and provide continuity when patients need inpatient services.

Dr. Collins-Baine currently accepts new concierge patients. You can contact the practice by phone at 203-286-5604 or through the online contact form on the practice website. The team will walk you through membership details and next steps.