My understanding is UHC/PCP is the only "medicare advantage" plan they will accept, not the only insurance plan. And I would also like to add that both my husband and I have now both been there for physicals and were sorely disappointed.
First meeting was 45 minutes of the doctor making notes in the computer about your previous and current health - charge billed to insurance company $457.
Next appointment a week later is a routine physical and going over test results. Not once was asked if we had any concerns or questions and was basically told if there were any issues we wanted to discuss that would require yet another appointement. Haven't seen the charge yet for this visit.
The worst part of the experience was I came away with more questions then I went in there with based on what we were told by the doctor. When attempting to ask a question was told she had to get through the lab results 'cause she had other patients waiting. So much for Marcus Welby.
Perhaps they won't order unnecessary tests, but it seems like they want to schedule follow-up appointments to discuss anything. Always thought the pupose of a physical was to assess your current health condition and address any concerns you currently have.
I am currently working on a presentation of the errors that occurred during our visit to present to their Chief Medical Officer. Hope I have better luck with him.
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