As a service to our patients, our practice accepts most dental insurance programs, including non-managed care, indemnity (traditional) and PPO out-of-network. We are not part of any managed care network. Our accounting staff will prepare all the necessary forms for your dental benefits. However, we remind you that your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated. Our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so that you will know what your benefits will be.
The fees charged for services rendered to those who are insured are the usual and customary fees charged to all our patients for similar services. Your policy may base its allowances on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees. You should be aware that different insurance companies vary greatly in the types of coverage available. Also, some companies take care of claims promptly while others delay payment for several months.
Insurance FAQ
1. What about dental insurance?
Our office is currently an “in network” provider for several dental insurance plans. Not all plans are the same, but most plans have an annual deductible and co-payment amounts associated with different dental procedures. If we are participating with your plan, we ask that you pay your deductibles and co-pays at the time of service. We are not agents for your company, so you will need to check with your carrier if you have specific questions regarding coverage. We ask that you bring your current insurance card with you to your appointment. Our policy is to recommend treatment based on what is best for our patient, and this may not coincide with insurance coverages.