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Baja Big Dog · 08-28-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by awella

I also have Empire B/BS. I understand that it doesn't cover all Drs. I'm in Florida & Dr Jawad doesn't take it. Dr Fusco in Melb Bch does(BMI MUST be over 40) but he has a $4,000 "consult fee" and that has to be paid before paperwork goes to Ins. I am checking with 2 other Dr's in nearby area. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Ada

Holly crap, does this guy wear a black mask, and carry a sword?

What the hell does this fee get you (besides a consult), does the insurance company look at this as a form of extortion??

awella · 08-28-2008, 05:24 PM

Hey Gina-I'm in Mel Bch
Sittin here in the Fla sunshine waitin for a call. I will be patient though. It's worth the wait!
Hey Skyy- What Dr are you using?
Ada

skyy106 · 08-28-2008, 06:47 PM

Hi Ada. Dr. Faulkenberry is my surgeon for my gastric bypass. I can't believe how steep that doctor charges. When I first saw Dr. Faulkenberry he didn't take BCBS. He was out of network but still I only paid around $300 to see him and $100 to see the dietician. But now, with god's help, they are provider for Empire BCBS. Can you call BCBS and ask who is a surgeon that is in-network or out-of-network. At first, I didn't think that my insurance wasn't going to pay. So, for the gastric bypass would of cost me around $20,000. I even seriously considered borrowing the money thru some medical loan co. But the payment was like a car payment for 6 years. So, I gave up. I cried for days. But I just kept praying and praying. My prayers were answered.

I really hope that your insurance pays for your surgery. I will keep you in my prayers Ada. Drop me a line if you have any questions or if you just want to talk.

Take care.

skyy106 · 08-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention. I have my surgery date already. I am so nervous and excited at the same time.

awella · 08-28-2008, 08:01 PM

Yahoo Skyy... When is your "rebirth date"?

awella · 08-28-2008, 08:06 PM

Hey Baja...$3,000 consult fee-- $1,000 phsych, dietician & fitness instructor! And insurance doesn't pay it. Way too high for me!
Ada

KathyV · 08-28-2008, 08:22 PM

Are you all sitting? I paid 6500 to my docter for his program fee. Well worth it for me though. I see him often and there is never a charge and he has a walk in policy and I have his private cell phone number. I didn't have to pay it though until after the insurance approved my surgery.
Good luck Kathy

skyy106 · 08-29-2008, 08:40 AM

sent you an email Ada.

awella · 08-29-2008, 08:57 AM

Oh my-thats waaaaaaay to high! I'll just keep looking!
Ada