I have read the complaint, and thoroughly reviewed the recordsResponse: As a pediatric ophthalmologist, I take great pride in performing a complete examinationI then explain my findings with the parents, and dictate a full report to the primary care pediatricianThe complaint includes NOTHING to dispute that the services rendered were anything but standard of careThe patient was lucky enough to have a examinationUnfortunately, when I do not have a medical diagnosis, some insurance carriers refuse to pay for the visitI think the patient’s family and I agree 100% that this is crazy! If I perform an examination on a baby who is referred from the pediatrician, the insurance carrier should cover itIt should not matter whether I find a problem or not! However, if I perform a full examination, and spend time with the family, I believe I should be paid for my time and expertiseTHE REALITY IS THAT THE FAMILY SHOULD HAVE SUBMITTED THE COMPLAINT TO THE Revdex.com ABOUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY’S POOR COVERAGE, AS THERE WAS NO COMPLAINT WITH THE ACTUAL CARE! If the insurance does not cover the service, the bill is the family’s responsibilityWhen a patient (or patient’s family) does not pay their bill (after several requests), they are sent to collectionsThis is the same as any other business/providerI do not understand why this warrants a complaint to the Revdex.comI did my professional best to provide care, and the complaint is about their not paying their billThe patient’s mother is a nurse, and she should understand these issuesYet she called and asked me to bill for ‘something’ as a medical diagnosisI will not commit medical insurance fraud because a patient has poor coverageI would be happy to expand on my comments, and answer any questions to the satisfaction of the Revdex.comI hope this matter can be resolved expeditiously, Sincerely, Barry NWasserman, MD
I have read the complaint, and thoroughly reviewed the recordsResponse: As a pediatric ophthalmologist, I take great pride in performing a complete examinationI then explain my findings with the parents, and dictate a full report to the primary care pediatricianThe complaint includes NOTHING to dispute that the services rendered were anything but standard of careThe patient was lucky enough to have a examinationUnfortunately, when I do not have a medical diagnosis, some insurance carriers refuse to pay for the visitI think the patient’s family and I agree 100% that this is crazy! If I perform an examination on a baby who is referred from the pediatrician, the insurance carrier should cover itIt should not matter whether I find a problem or not! However, if I perform a full examination, and spend time with the family, I believe I should be paid for my time and expertiseTHE REALITY IS THAT THE FAMILY SHOULD HAVE SUBMITTED THE COMPLAINT TO THE Revdex.com ABOUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY’S POOR COVERAGE, AS THERE WAS NO COMPLAINT WITH THE ACTUAL CARE! If the insurance does not cover the service, the bill is the family’s responsibilityWhen a patient (or patient’s family) does not pay their bill (after several requests), they are sent to collectionsThis is the same as any other business/providerI do not understand why this warrants a complaint to the Revdex.comI did my professional best to provide care, and the complaint is about their not paying their billThe patient’s mother is a nurse, and she should understand these issuesYet she called and asked me to bill for ‘something’ as a medical diagnosisI will not commit medical insurance fraud because a patient has poor coverageI would be happy to expand on my comments, and answer any questions to the satisfaction of the Revdex.comI hope this matter can be resolved expeditiously, Sincerely, Barry NWasserman, MD