Billing Policy for Non-Medicare & Non-Tricare Patients
Our office uses a “Direct Pay” system. The fees for Dr. Bressler’s services are due before leaving the office. These fees are based on the time Dr. Bressler spends with you, plus the cost for any specific tests performed (such as an EKG or stress-test) plus the cost for any treatment provided such as vaccinations, injections or freezing treatments for skin conditions.
A copy of Dr. Bressler’s fees are available from the staff at the front desk.
Dr. Bressler is not an “in-network” or “participating” provider for any insurance company. After you have paid your bill, you will be given documents which will easily allow you to submit your claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. The rates of reimbursement vary between insurance companies.
How much will my appointment with Dr. Bressler cost?
Costs for office visits are based on two factors:
1. Time directly with Dr B.
2. Fees for injections (for example, a cortisone shot) or procedures (for example, an EKG)
The fee for direct time with Dr. Bressler is $60 per tenth-of-an hour.
Here are some examples with the estimated costs:
1. An office visit, usually takes 15-30 minutes would cost $150-$300.
2. An annual physical, usually takes 30 minutes – 1 hour would cost $300-$600.
3. Office visit for a bad “flu”, which typically takes about 15-30 minutes , is $150-$300.
*For all New patients, there is a one time new patient registration fee of $100, that will be added to the final amount due at the end of the visit.*
The duration of new patient visits are scheduled according to their anticipated level of complexity. Patients with long-standing, complex problems (for example chronic fatigue, major metabolic abnormalities or autoimmune diseases) are scheduled for 60-90 minutes. Simpler problems are scheduled for 30–60 minutes depending on Dr Bressler’s estimate of the time needed. If you need more than the time allotted, it may be possible to have that time on the same day, depending on Dr. B’s schedule. Otherwise, a follow-up visit will be scheduled to complete the consultation and treatment plan.
To be clear, you are ONLY charged for the time spent directly with Dr. Bressler. If, for example, we schedule 30 minutes for your visit and your appointment takes only 15 minutes with the doctor, then you are only charged for 15 minutes. There is no charge at all for time with the nurses.
Acute-Problem Phone Consultation
Telephone Consultations
1. Telephone treatments are available for minor problems such as upper respiratory infections or urine infections. The nurse will interview you (using a questionnaire designed by Dr Bressler). If Dr B thinks that it is safe to diagnose and treat you by phone. The fee for such treatment is $150. The fee will be charged to your credit card at the time of the treatment.
2. Other Conditions. We also offer phone consultations to patients for medical conditions that may be complex or simple but don’t necessarily require an in-office visit and physical exam. These consultations save patients the hassle of traveling to the office. The fees for such appointments are the same as for office visits, based on the time spent with you by Dr Bressler.