Insurance & Billing

If you have questions regarding our billing services or would like to verify if we are contracted with your specific insurance plan, please call us at (858) 244-6860.

Accepted Payments: Cash, personal checks, bank debit cards, and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover).

Billing & Financial Policies

Financial Responsibilities

For questions about your statement or balance, please contact our billing office at (858) 244-6860.

Point of Service: All copays, coinsurance, and deductibles are due at the time of service.
Self-Pay: Payment is due in full at the time of service unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Billing Cycle: Statements are sent monthly. If there is no response after two statements and a final notice, the account may be placed with an outside collection agency.
Collections: If an account is assigned to a collection agency, the patient is responsible for all agency fees and costs. In addition, this may result in dismissal from the practice.

Insurance Information

Accepted Insurance Plans

Medicare
Most PPO plans (including Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Health Net)
HMO health insurance plans utilizing the Sharp Community Medical Group Network

Schedule of Fees

For assistance with payment or to discuss a fee, please call (858) 244-6860.

Service / Incident	Fee Amount
Late Fee (Payment received after 30 days)	$10.00
Statement Fee (Copay not collected at time of service)	$15.00
Returned Check (NSF) Fee	$25.00*
Late Cancellation / Missed Appointment (< 24-hr notice)	$25.00
Form Completion (EDD, FMLA, DMV, Life Insurance)	$25.00
Specialized Testing Missed Appt (Nuclear, PET/CT, OBL)	$200.00
Medical Records Copying	Varies (Due prior to release)

*Note: If a second returned check occurs, the fee is 3x the amount of the check or $100.00, whichever is greater.

Insurance & Billing

Billing & Financial Policies

Financial Responsibilities

Insurance Information

Accepted Insurance Plans

Insurance Information

Schedule of Fees

Patient Non-Compliance

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