How to Make an Appointment - Referring Physician or Agency
Current University of Missouri Health System Providers
If you are a University Health Systems provider there is no need to complete a referral form. You can order a referral through PowerChart. For a description of services please click here.
Other Providers and Agencies
The Thompson Center is working to refine our new patient referral process in an effort to reduce the complexities for our new patients and referring providers. Our referral form has been updated and is available for download by clicking here. If you are referring a patient to the Thompson Center, please complete the referral form and either email to thompsoncenter@missouri.edu or fax to (573) 884-1151. For a description of services please click here.
Once we receive a referral, we will contact the patient’s family or caregiver and let them know a new patient packet has been mailed to them. Please note the patient history form must be completed and returned to the Thompson Center before an appointment can be scheduled.
Please see our FAQs about appointments at the Thompson Center.
Thank you for your referrals and we look forward to working with you and your patients.
If you have questions about the referral process, please call us at 573-884-6052 or 1-888-720-0015 (toll-free).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is your waitlist? Our waitlist varies depending on what services the referring provider is requesting.
Who can send a referral? Physicians, school professionals, therapists, and agencies working with the patient can refer patients to us. Please make sure your referral source has your correct address and phone number so that we can easily contact you.
Do you see adults? Yes, we have one physician that provides medical services for individuals with autism.
How will I know if my referral has been received? Someone from the Thompson Center will contact you when the referral is received.
Can I schedule an appointment as soon as the referral is received? The Thompson Center requires a new patient form to be completed and returned to us before an appointment can be scheduled.
Why do you require the new patient form to be completed before an appointment can be scheduled? The information on the new patient form helps us determine the best providers to address each patient’s specific needs.
What insurance do you take? The Thompson Center is part of the University of Missouri. Please call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to verify coverage.
Can I get an appointment if I have no insurance? Yes, you can still get an appointment if you have no insurance. Please call our customer service department at 573-884-3300 for information on payment plans and for all other billing questions.
I am the referring provider. Has an appointment been made for my patient? Patients are contacted upon receipt of referral. We will then send out a new patient packet to the patient. The appointment will be made when the packet is completed and returned to us.
