Insurance and Payments
As a courtesy to our patients, Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. files claims with most types of insurance plans. We will need you to provide us with the proper insurance identification cards and notify us of any changes in your insurance. All co-pays or deductibles are due at the time of service. Payment can be made with cash, check, or credit card. Also, please be aware that your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. You are financially responsible to Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. for non-payment of fees not covered by your insurance plan.
We recognize that medical expenses can cause an unexpected strain on your finances. In these circumstances, we will be happy to arrange budget payments.
Our billing and insurance personnel are available to answer any questions you may have about your bill. You may reach them directly at (336) 765-4090 Monday – Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Insurance Information
There are many different types of health insurance coverage. Your responsibilities as a patient depend on the contract between you and your insurance company and whether or not Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. has a contract with your insurance company. Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. has contracts with many, but not all insurance companies. Please check your provider manual to make sure our physicians are included. Please call billing with any questions regarding your insurance.
Co-pays
The majority of insurance plans today require the patient to pay co-pays for office visits. The co-pay amount is listed on your insurance card. The co-pay is part of the contract between the insurance company, the doctor, and the patient. The doctor is required by the insurance company to collect the co-pay from the patient. Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. therefore, requires payment of your co-pay at the time of your visit.
If you have any questions regarding your insurance coverage, please do not hesitate to call our office.
Surprise Billing Notice
This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and health care providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.
