Our Policies :
We discuss our fees prior to every procedure. Payment is due when services are rendered and can be made by:
- cash
- check
- major credit card
With or without insurance, we can arrange a payment plan to meet your needs. We offer extended payment plans with prior credit approval through appropriate lending institutions.
As a courtesy to other patients who need our services, please give 48 hours notice if you must cancel an appointment. Thank you! Our policy is to charge for missed appointments at the rate of a normal office visit if 48 hours notice is not given. Please help us serve you better by keeping your scheduled appointments.
The full balance is your responsibility whether your insurance company pays us or not. If you insurance company has not paid your account in full within 45 days, payment in full of the balance will be your responsibility. Please be aware that some, and perhaps all, of the services provided may be non-covered services and not considered reasonable and necessary under your dental insurance program.
Insurance Payments Involving a Participating Agreement: We accept assignments of insurance benefits and participate with many insurance companies. All co-pays and deductibles are due prior to treatment. However, we cannot bill your insurance company unless you give us your insurance information and an original claim form. Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. We are not a party to that contract. When we accept assignment of benefits, we require you to be pre-approved on our extended payment plan, or provide a credit card with authorization to bill that account for the balance.
Insurance Payments Not Involving a Participating Agreement: When we do not accept assignment of benefits, your insurance company directly pays you. You are responsible for payment at each appointment, just as though you had no insurance coverage. You need to provide us with all of the information so we can properly process your claims for you.
Usual and Customary Rates: Our practice is committed to providing the best treatment for our patients, and we charge what is usual and customary for our area. You are responsible for payment regardless of any insurance company's own definition and determination of usual and customary rates.
Service Charges: A 2% finance charge (24% annually) may be added to any second billing or balance over 60 days.
Find out more about what you can expect from us and what we ask of you.