Does Your Doctor Do This - Page 3

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

I know pharmacists have billed medicare for years for MTM consultations but that's a walk in service.

So how much do we get paid for answering the doctors AND nurses' questions when they are filling out our medical records? We should at least get a one to one ratio discount and a major "let it rain" if disrobing is involved in anyway including rolling up a sleeve for a blood pressure check.

I consider that a cheap thrill and ladies and gentlemen just shouldn't give it away to the medical professionals for nothing.

HiLo · ‎03-10-2010

Recently I was billed an extra $50 because I told my Family Dr..that another Dr . (specialist) would now be prescribing a certain medication for me.. She replied that it was good idea, considering the source of my problem. That discussion took no more than 2 minutes but fortunately Medicare paid for it.

panda1234 · ‎04-27-2015

Our state has gone concierge as far as PCs go. All of the better doctors are participating in these type programs. We belong to one and it is very expensive but worth it. Every appointment is alotted one hour and you can talk about anything and everything. We have belonged for three years but I don't know how long we will be able to afford it.

redwingsgal · ‎03-10-2010

Find a new doctor!!!

I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend, til death, your right to say it

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

I don't see any benefit really from a medicare "wellness" visit.

It is not a physical, just getting history and giving information about all the tests etc you should have at each age.

You might as well just schedule a physical if you want one. They ask you all those history/med questions with the nurse before you even see the doctor.

I don't even go for the physical, just when something is wrong. The dr ends up talking about other things you should do and asks questions there anyway.

I've never heard of this practice of extra charge for questions that are asked of the doctor. I would get another doctor if that ever happened.

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

I guess with the constraints being taken off the insurance companies, they do not pay the docs enough to compensate them for their time. Profits over people right? I have never seen the situation described here but if my doc had to charge me an extra copay to answer all my questions, who am I hurting by not asking? This situation is all about the insurance companies and the almighty dollar. Doctors and patients are caught in the crosshairs of greed.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@on the bay wrote:
I don't see any benefit really from a medicare "wellness" visit.
It is not a physical, just getting history and giving information about all the tests etc you should have at each age.
You might as well just schedule a physical if you want one. They ask you all those history/med questions with the nurse before you even see the doctor.
I don't even go for the physical, just when something is wrong. The dr ends up talking about other things you should do and asks questions there anyway
I've never heard of this practice of extra charge for questions that are asked of the doctor. I would get another doctor if that ever happened.

I agree with you. A Medicare Wellness visit is a waste of time, it's a good thing there is no charge for it. It's only a visit to get your medical history and set up a plan for preventative services and update that info yearly.

Medicare does not cover routine physical exams, so if you have Medicare, you better ask questions during the visit making it a " sick visit" or you will get charged for the total cost of the physical.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@reiki604 wrote:
I guess with the constraints being taken off the insurance companies, they do not pay the docs enough to compensate them for their time. Profits over people right? I have never seen the situation described here but if my doc had to charge me an extra copay to answer all my questions, who am I hurting by not asking? This situation is all about the insurance companies and the almighty dollar. Doctors and patients are caught in the crosshairs of greed.

Just wait if we go with the " Medicare for All" Plan. Everyone will have medical coverage, but there will be no doctors to go to.

Did you know that most of the major health insurance companies in America are non profits?

cuddlesmama · ‎03-11-2010

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@cuddlesmama I'm confused - what kind of questions, typical questions/concerns about your health? Everyday things we talk over with our Drs?

Why would they charge for each question? I'm confused? Seems like total ridiculousness.

It's all about money period!! My DH had a annual physical and the Doctor ashed HIM about his thyroid and my husband responded and when we got the bill and noticed the extra charge we called the Manager and she said because the Dr went over and beyond which he did not and she said there is nothing that she can do. We are still fighting this charge and will refuse to pay it. I can just imagine this happening to many people and they don't even know that they are paying an extra charge. We are going to contact BBB and report this. We have contacted the Manager 3 times and got nowhere. Beware everyone really look at your bills.I live in Mass. I don't know if this is happening in other states.