Why Does a Doctor Need a Toll Free Number?

You’re a medical provider in what is now a changing world. Once upon a time, doctors, dentists, physicians, and other healthcare providers could just put a sign up in the middle of a plaza and see business grow through the natural progression of word of mouth. But in this day and age, the fight to attract new patients, while keeping existing ones, demands a more aggressive and accessible approach. Now you need a Facebook, Twitter, and even a few positive reviews on various sites just to get established.

But for those customers and patients, which today typically consist of senior citizens or those who choose not to be wired on Smartphones and social media, a toll free number provides that establishment, as well as a way for you to be contacted at no cost to the customer. If patients can recall a vanity number, they’ll know just how to reach you when needed.

Get an accurate listing.

What if Google does you wrong and improperly lists your local, numeric phone number? Maybe it was their mistake or someone working for you incorrectly transposed a few digits or accidentally posted your fax number. These things happen more often than not. With a vanity toll free number, your number will never be posted or listed incorrectly.

In addition, as a healthcare provider, you may be at different places or in different offices at different times. So if you don’t have an active vanity number, you may miss out on connecting with those patients calling you at the wrong place or wrong time. Don’t let this happen.

Get a vanity number.

What if that 800 vanity number spelling that you want isn’t available? Don’t fret. Custom Toll Free has a variety of alternate toll free number prefixes, such as 855 and 877, available for you to get the spelling that best embraces and describes your business or practice.

Having a vanity toll free number gives your medical or healthcare practice a stronger brand and market presence. By being equipped with the right answering services, you’ll never miss out on the wrong calls or lost patients. You’ll always be on call.