1. Which
Insurance plans do I accept?
I am currently a participating provider for TRICARE.
2. Does this mean your insurance company/HMO won't pay for the visit?
NO. Most of the patients seen in my clinic have insurance and have been able to get reimbused through
their "out of network" benefits.
If you can demonstrate to your insurance
carrier that the "in-network" child neurologists cannot schedule your child soon enough you may be able to
cover the visit as part of your "in-network" benefits.
3. Not sure of your insurance coverage?
Contact
your insurance company and ask if you have "out of network" benefits.
Second, ask them
for their policies regarding the usage of "out of network" benefits. This is when you might ask if a referral
is needed or if there is a deductible to be met.
Some insurance companies reimburse up to 80% of the visit for
"out of network" providers but please be advised that specific policies
and amount of reimbursement are insurance carrier and plan specific.
You can also inquire about the usage of a Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending account to help reimburse the cost of the visit.
4. Why choose the Child Neurology Clinic?
When considering a child neurologist
for your son or daughter please consider:
The specialist's board qualifications and academic background
- How long it takes to schedule your child for a visit.
- How much access you have to the physician.
- How much time
is spent during the visit with the physician.
- For many practices a typical one hour new patient visit translates
to only 45 minutes of face-to-face time with the doctor. In my experience this often leaves families with unanswered
questions and an incomplete understanding of their child's diagnosis and plan.
Please call my office and
ask to speak to me personally if you would like to discuss my credentials, treatment approach, or have questions regarding my
fee schedule.
Please call
my office and ask to speak to me personally if you would like to discuss my credentials, treatment approach, or have questions
regarding my fee schedule.
Thank you for considering my services for the neurological care of your child.
Respectfully,
Sanjai C. Rao D.O.