Administrative Fees

Fees charged are based on the usual and customary pricing for various services, the intricacy of the issue being addressed, information, time and materials required.

Payment is due at time of service.  We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards.

In order to keep our charges as reasonable as possible, we ask patients, parents/guardians, and responsible parties to understand their responsibilities and to keep their appointments or provide 24 hours notice to cancel. When patients fail to meet their responsibilities, it adds time and cost for our practice. Rather than increasing charges to everyone, those who do not follow the rules will be charged an additional fee:

• Checks returned for insufficient funds: $35
• Missing an appointment without 24-hour notice:  $50
• Billing statements required because patient failed to pay their financial obligation at time of service: $15

Any fees (and the amount of the check returned for insufficient funds) will be applied to your account. If a check is returned for insufficient funds, you may be placed on a cash only basis. In addition, if you miss appointments, you may be required to pay your co-pay or other time-of- service paymen in advance and prior to scheduling your next appointment.

Form Completion Fees

• School Medication Forms & Treatment Plans: No Charge
• Permanent Disability Forms: $ 75.00
• Short Term Disability Forms: $ 50.00 (includes completion of FMLA, as well as any required records & follow-up forms to this incident)
• FMLA Paperwork: $ 35.00
• Handicap Parking Permit: $ 25.00
• Facility Admitting: $ 50.00
• Letters: $ 25.00
• Other Forms: Call Office

** Patient account must be current on office visits for forms to be completed. Please allow up to 7 business days for pickup of completed forms.

Medical Record, Forms, & Information

Medical records will be sent to other physicians at no cost to patient after obtaining a valid medical record release from the patient.

Patients requesting copies of medical records for personal use will be charged a copying fee of $1.00 per page for the first 25 pages, then $0.25 for each additional page. Payment is required prior to records being released.  Please allow up to 2 weeks for copies of records.

What is the difference between an in-network provider and an out-of-network provider?

An in-network provider is one contracted with a health insurance company to provide services for specific pre-negotiated rates. An out-of-network provider refers to a health provider who does not have contracted rates with your health insurance plan but depending on your specific coverage may still cover services. Contingent on your specific plan, going to an out-of-network provider may or may not require you to pay a different percentage of the cost for your vist as well as a different service fee. In addition, you may have a separate out-of-network deductible, co-insurance, and out-of-pocket limit. Every policy and plan is different. In some cases, using an out-of-network provider costs the patient no more than what it would be with an in-network provider. We understand that health insurance can be a very confusing process. Prior to your visit with us, we kindly ask you to be mindful and to contact your insurance company to inquire about the exact benefits and coverage that pertain to your individual policy. We are happy to answer any of your questions or concerns that you may have along the way.

Does Dr. Ting accept my insurance plan?

Dr. Ting sees both in-network and out-of-network patients. Payment may be required at the time of service and at times, some insurance companies may reimburse you for his services as an out-of-network provider. You will be pre-notified if your plan is out-of-network and it will be up to the patient to continue pursuing services with Dr. Ting according to your plan's out-of-network rate.

I HAVE KAISER. DOES DR. TING ACCEPT MY INSURANCE PLAN?

Yes! You can always make an appointment with Dr. Ting. Though, for these cases, we typically offer Kaiser patients an alternative method of payment and do not bill your health insurance company. Please call our office to inquire about these payment plans and billing options that are best for you. In most cases, patients with Kaiser insurance typically attend their local Kaiser hospital to receive Kaiser only medical services. However, under very specific circumstances Kaiser and other HMO-type insurance companies may authorize permission to patients to seek and receive services from Dr. Ting for specialized care and treatment.