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Originally Posted by bluemountains
Because of a new insurance plan, I now have to pay out of pocket for my pdoc. I pay $150 for an appointment. I don't know where you are located, but I can't imagine that your pdoc's time costs twice as much as mine. Something sounds unethical about such a high charge for a missed appointment. Also, there is no policy of keeping a credit card on file with my pdoc's group. One time I was 30 minutes late due to traffic problems. I called en route and the office staff was very nice, telling me to get there when I could. The practice you deal with sounds very impersonal. I am sorry that you deal with this!
Bluemountains
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Yikes, I am sorry you have to pay so much out-of-pocket.
And somehow I don't think my pdoc is twice as good as yours, ha
...he is quite young actually, younger than I am, which I am not so sure about since he keeps prescribing me drug after drug that I can't handle because of the side effects.
Anyway, I talked to my therapist this afternoon (well, 1 of 2 Ts I see) and told him about the charge amt and how they charge your card STAT, and he was like "Whoa!"
HE said he had never heard of such a high fee for a missed appt either...and he thought I should get a new check card as well so they can't do that to me even if I am late. He was very supportive. Come to think of it, my pdoc's office is rather cold now that you mention it.
Thanks for your support and kind post!
