Insurance & Payment Policy
Medicare Part B with Medicare Supplement Insurance
I “accept assignment” in Part B Medicare. This is the same as being “in-network” with a
private insurance plan. It means that I accept the Medicare-approved amount as payment-
in-full. Under this arrangement, Medicare determines the price of each service. After your
deductible, Medicare pays 80% of the bill. If you have a Medicare supplemental insurance
plan, they will pay the remaining 20% (minus your copay). If you do not, you will pay the
remaining 20% at the start of the visit.
Medicare Advantage
I am NOT "in-network" with Part C Medicare (also called Medicare Advantage) because
under that arrangement, Medicare pays a private insurance company to administer ALL of
your health benefits. I am not contracted with any of those private companies.
Private Insurance
I am NOT in-network with any private insurance plan. I have a cash price per visit for people
with private insurance who want to work with me.
Medi-Cal (Medicaid)
I am unable to care for patients with Medi-Cal (Medicaid) insurance.
Direct Payment
[1] Meet and Greet = FREE.
[2] New Patient Visit: $400.
[3] Established Standard Visit: $300.
Method of Payment
You may pay via:
[1] Zelle
[2] Check
[3] Cash
[4] Credit Card (+ 3.95% merchant fee)