The purpose of this page is to educate our patients in order to help us achieve our goal of maximizing our patients’ benefits without compromising care because of insurance restrictions
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Dental insurance differs from these...
- An arrangement by which a company gives customers financial protection against loss or harm in return for payment
Dental insurance differs from these...
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Many of our patients DO HAVE dental insurance.
Dr. Rumfola and associates are considered non-participating providers and have elected not to participate for a variety of reasons, including:
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So what do we do for our patients with insurance?
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• We work with our patients and their insurance companies so that they receive the treatment and reimbursement they deserve.
• Our practice is fee for service, so payment is due at the time treatment is given, unless special arrangements have been made in advance. Insurance companies generally provide reimbursement within a couple of weeks to their subscribers, while it can take up to eight weeks for a dentist to receive payment. • We submit all of the paperwork (pre-determinations, claim forms, x-rays, etc.) that the insurance company needs on the day of the office visit, as a courtesy to our patients. • We are willing to stand in our patients’ corner if claims are disputed, and can speak to companies or provide narratives to help patients receive benefits. |