Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Preparing for your office visit

Preparing for surgery

Common questions after surgery

Insurance questions

At present, we are only contracted with Medicare. This policy allows us to spend more time with our patients, have them seen in the office with a much smaller wait, and saves you time. Some of the insurers will allow us to bill them first and you pay your share afterward. In other cases, we would bill you and you would be reimbursed by your health insurer at the 'out of network' rate. This would cost you somewhat more than if you went to another surgeon in our community who did have a contract with your health plan. We can also see any patient who is willing to pay for their care. If you call the office in advance we will give you an estimate of what your costs might be.

Other questions