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Originally Posted by shrink
Has anyone ever heard of a villages dr. who wants payment up front, not just for visits, but also for testing? He says that Medicare and our secondary BC/BS will reimburse US, but I never heard of this before. Any words of wisdom, confirmation, etc?
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Originally Posted by aljetmet
Do not pay! Medicare will pay the DR ( or your plan) not you!
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I totally agree with aljetmet:
Unless I am missing something, my understanding is..........
The doctor has to agree with Medicare on what his payment will be for their services rendered. If you pay your bill in full, you will be absorbing a loss from what the doctor charged Medicare and what they agreed on reimbursement should be.
Your only payment to a doctor should be your co-pay for the initial visit.
IMHO - I would go to another doctor that bills Medicare directly.
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