You should be aware that your neurological consultation or office visit fee includes much more than the patient interview, examination, diagnostic differential and treatment recommedations. Phone consultations, patient questions by phone, education, reviewing and filing of insurance forms, sending written reports to your primary care physician, as well as other medical care services including review of diagnostic testing, laboratory reports and medical records are also some of the services provided and included in the cost of office care. We participate in many insurance plans. Please realize that many insurance companies set their reimbursement levels below doctors' customary charges. Many insurance plans appear much simpler than they actually are.
Plans requiring second opinions or precertification prior to hospital admission are common.
You should review your coverage prior to visiting our office and prior to all diagnostic testing. We will be happy to assist in arranging a second opinion or in obtaining precertification for you. It is your responsibility to notify us of your policy's requirements. We ask that you pay for all office visits at the time services are rendered. For your convenience, we also accept American Express Visa, Master Charge, and Discover.