HOW TO JOIN SMG
If you are interested in joining Seoul Medical Group, our Member Services team is here to help.
Call 800-611-9862 for assistance in Korean or English.
Medicare Beneficiaries Age 65+
No health plan selected
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Choose a health plan, then contact your insurance provider to select Seoul Medical Group (SMG) as your medical group (IPA) and an SMG-affiliated physician as your Primary Care Provider (PCP).
Already have a health plan
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Contact your insurance provider to confirm that your medical group is Seoul Medical Group (SMG) and that your Primary Care Provider (PCP) is affiliated with SMG.
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Choose an SMG-affiliated PCP and notify your insurance provider of both the medical group (SMG) and the physician’s name.
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Contact the physician’s office to confirm they accept your current health plan and SMG patients, then schedule your appointment.
Already have a PCP
- Confirm whether your current PCP is affiliated with Seoul Medical Group (SMG).
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If your medical group is not SMG, contact your insurance provider to request a change to SMG while keeping your current PCP.
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If your PCP is not affiliated with SMG, you may choose a new PCP. In this case, consult your insurance agent for assistance.
No insurance or Medicare
- Contact the insurance plan you wish to enroll in and select Seoul Medical Group (SMG) as your medical group (IPA) and an SMG-affiliated Primary Care Provider (PCP).
- You may also receive assistance from a licensed insurance agent.
- Enroll directly through the insurance plan or the Medicare website (www.Medicare.gov), where you can choose your health plan, medical group (Seoul Medical Group), and PCP.
- You may also call the Seoul Medical Group Member Services Center for direct assistance.
Insurance Members Under Age 65
- Check whether your health plan is affiliated with SMG; if not, contact your insurance provider to request a change.
- If your plan is not compatible with SMG, contact SMG directly for guidance and assistance.
- For employer-sponsored health plans, contact your benefits administrator to review available options and enrollment dates.
Important Notice
Health insurance and Medicare Advantage plans may vary by location. We recommend consulting with a licensed insurance professional before enrolling or making changes to your coverage.
▶SMG Member Service: 800-611-9862
Hospital Affilliations
Advanced Medical Facilities and Experienced Physicians
SMG partners with hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and experienced physicians to deliver prompt, accurate, and high-quality care. Below is a list of hospitals affiliated with SMG in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
Anaheim Community Hospital
3350 W Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 243-9000
Anaheim Regional Medical center
1111 W La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 774-1450
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-3277
Cha Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
1300 N Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213) 413-3000
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-2450
Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center
12601 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-5160
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 409-8000
Good Samaritan Hospital (PIH Health)
1225 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-2121
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
2801 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 933-2000
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
18111 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-7000
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
24451 Health Center Dr.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 837-4500
St. Joseph Hospital (Providence)
501 S Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 843-5111
St. Jude Medical Center (Providence)
101 E Valencia Mesa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 871-3280
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-9111
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
1250 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-9111
Keck Medical Center of USC
1510 San Pablo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(800) 872-2273
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
1441 Eastlake Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(800) 872-2273
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
1812 Verdugo Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 790-7100
Health Plan Partners
Check below to see if your health plan is contracted with SMG
SMG works with trusted insurance partners to offer a wide range of coverage options and benefits. Please note that this list may not include all Medicare Advantage plans available in your service area.
Aetna
1-833-220-0349 (TTY: 711)
7 days a week
8AM to 8PM
Alignment
1-888-293-8272 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
Anthem - Commercial
1-800-676-2583 (BLUE)
Monday – Friday
8AM to 5PM
Anthem - Medicare
1-888-293-8272 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
Blueshield California
1-855-203-3874 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
Central Health
1-866-3142427 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
Cigna
1-877-652-1790 (TTY: 711)
7 days a week
8AM to 8PM
Clever Care
1-877-987-4153 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
Humana
1-800-457-4708 (TTY: 711)
Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
Molina
1-800-655-0898 (TTY: 711)
7 days a week
8AM to 8PM
Scan
1-800-559-3500 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
UCLA Health Medicare
1-844-590-1757 (TTY: 711)
7 days a week
8AM to 8PM
United Healthcare
1-833-647-3673 (TTY: 711)
7 days a week
8AM to 8PM
WellCare
1-866-999-3945 (TTY: 711)
10/1-3/31: 7 days a week
4/1-9/30: Monday – Friday
8AM to 8PM
SEOUL MEDICAL GROUP is a network of independent practice associations (IPAs) that contracts with affiliated independent physicians and other practitioners to help deliver health care. SMG is not directly involved in the provision of medical treatment, and patients should always seek the advice of their physician or other qualified health care professionals with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. SMG and all of its related bodies corporate as defined in the legislation.