Patient Center

We want our patients to feel prepared and comfortable with every step of their surgical procedure.

Patient Experience

Our pre-surgical team will walk patients through every step of their procedure, from planning to post-operative recovery. Patients will feel comfortable and prepared when they arrive for their procedure after understanding important factors like cost and their patient rights.

Our nursing team is always in touch with the patient, making sure that the process of care runs smoothly and efficiently. No waiting is the goal. Your care team makes sure you get what you need, when you need it.

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Commitment to Cost Transparency

Saltzer Health made a comprehensive commitment to cost transparency and our Outpatient Surgery Center’s mission is no different. As in every aspect of medical care, there can be great variances in costs for outpatient surgery procedures. Our team is working to ensure referring physicians and patients can easily access an accurate total cost for their procedure at the Saltzer Surgery Center.

Our outpatient services are coordinated to increase quality and efficiency. Patient preparation, surgery, and recovery all take place in the same area. Digital diagnostic radiological studies are available to doctors and nurses during surgical procedures. These processes all save time and expense.

Patient Billing

Our patient billing team will work with your insurance provider to process your surgical claims. You may receive separate medical claims and bills from the physicians involved in your surgical procedure. Saltzer Surgery Center will collect any required upfront payment on the day of your procedure.

For Billing Questions

Phone: (855) 346-4357 

Patient Advocacy

Our pre-surgical team will communicate with patients regarding important medical decisions and the appropriate tools that guide families and medical providers about medical care in the event a patient cannot speak for themselves. Our team will follow the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 to educate patients about creating an Advanced Directive, Living Will and/or Durable Power of Attorney even if they are competent adults. Patients and families will be comforted knowing that our care teams have documented their treatment preferences.

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Saltzer Surgical Center COVID Pre-procedure Instructions

Before your procedure, please do the following:

  1. Two weeks before your procedure, avoid out-of-state travel, sick individuals, crowds, bars, and communal living spaces (for example, nursing homes). Follow recommended guidelines for wearing masks and keeping your distance from others.
  2. If you have not had a COVID vaccine, a COVID test will be coordinated by your Saltzer physician’s office and must be performed within 3 days of your scheduled procedure. If we do not have a documented negative COVID test or COVID vaccination for you when you arrive at Saltzer Surgery Center, your surgery will be canceled or delayed until we verify a negative test or vaccination. There are some unusual instances where a vaccinated person will require testing.
  3. Walk in COVID testing can be done any at Saltzer Urgent Care. Saltzer Urgent Care COVID results will be sent to the Saltzer Surgery Center. If you decide to have your COVID test somewhere else, please be aware that in some locations it takes longer than 3 days to get your COVID results. See below for a list of locations and times of Saltzer Urgent Care facilities.
  4. Immediately after having your pre-procedure COVID test, until the time of your procedure:
    1. Wear a well-fitting mask in public and indoor settings.
    2. Limit social gatherings.
    3. Keep 6 feet of distance between yourself and anyone who doesn't live with you.
    4. Notify the doctor if you have been around anyone who is sick or if you develop any of these symptoms before your procedure: – Temperature greater than 100.4 ºF (38 ºC) – Cough – Shortness of breath – New body aches – Diminished sense of smell or taste.
  5. Both you and the person with you should come wearing a face covering or mask (mouth and nose covered).
    Please contact us right away if you have any questions or concerns before the day of your procedure. The Saltzer Surgery Center Pre-Admission phone number is 208-960-0860.

Please contact us right away if you have any questions or concerns before the day of your procedure. The Saltzer Surgery Center Pre-Admission phone number is 208-960-0860.

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Saltzer Health Urgent Care Locations:

For all Saltzer Urgent Care locations call 208-463-3000

  • North Meridian
    6357 N. Fox Run Way Meridian, ID 83646
  • South Meridian
    2840 S. Meridian Road Meridian, ID 83642
  • Ten Mile, Meridian
    867 S. Vanguard Way Meridian, ID 83642
  • Caldwell
    512 E. Elm Street Caldwell, ID 83605
  • South Nampa
    215 E. Hawaii Ave Nampa ID 83686
  • North Nampa
    9850 W. St. Luke’s Drive Nampa ID 83687
  • East Boise
    3077 E. Barber Valley Drive Boise, ID 83716
  • Meridian Portico
    3277 E. Louise Drive, Suite 200 Meridian, ID 83642