PM Pediatrics

Ive been 3 times before today with mixed results. One misdiagnosis landed my kid on antibiotics for an ear infection that my doctor couldnt detect the next day. On my last visit before today they said they wouldnt provide treatment unless I allowed them to confirm my identity, by which they meant scan my drivers license. When I refused and said that I would show it, but not allow them to scan it, they acquiesced. I tried to use them today, they once again refused treatment, insisting that company policy required it. I pointed out that there is no legal requirement to scan an id, only to see it. I also pointed out that this policy exposes their customers to identity theft risk. The person at the desk said there was absolutely no risk and no reason that I shouldnt let them scan my drivers license. They sat with a completely empty waiting room and refused to provide care to my child because I refused to provide information that is absolutely not required by law. It should not even be legal for medical practices to refuse care for this reason. The crazy part is that they arent even protecting against fraud. I couldve walked in there and provided my id and brought in someone elses kid. The policy accomplishes nothing. Apparently, they are unaware of the number of data breaches targeting medical practices. The smirking functionary at the front desk said they had put a note on my file requiring id. He kept calling me mom in a condescending tone. He said there was no manager available to talk to and suggested that I call corporate to complain. Ill complain all right, but not just to corporate. Stand up for data privacy and speak out against invasive practices!