Do you have to go to your Surgeon for a fill?

[GoBanana 6]

The reason I ask is,

I am from Long Island and my Surgeon is almost near Manahattan and I live out east. Its a pain to go all the way out there - is it possible to find a closer place to get a fill or do i have to go to MY surgeon?

Also, do any insurance companies cover a fill?

Can you give me some examples of how much fills cost if they dont cover it?

thanks!!!

[carol285 145]

Dr. Holover has an office in LI as well as Manhattan, he is there on Wednesdays!

[carol285 145]

Oh & insurance companies vary on fill coverage. HIP now covers all fills, they apparently din't just 2 years ago. It is $250 for a fill at Holovers office.......my friends insurance doesn't cover it so that is how I know.

[GoBanana 6]

thanks Carol, I do go to his New Hyde Park office but I live all the way in Patchogue. I was hoping i wouldnt have to go all the way out there so frequently because i would need to take time off from work...i would rather only have to leave an hour early or so...Doesnt Dr. Garber have an office in Port Jeff?

[GoBanana 6]

$250.00 is absolutely ridiculous!!!

[carol285 145]

Yes, he has Port Jeff too. Not sure if Holover is at the office too or not but worth an ask. I live in Queens so frankly all the offices are equally inconvienent lol!

[carol285 145]

What insurance do you have? If you don't mind me asking

[GoBanana 6]

LOL the thnigs we go through for health and beauty!!!

[muelle 64]

My insurance is great. I have Highmark BC/BS and not only did they pay 100% of my surgery, but they pay 100% of my fills as well. I still go to my surgeon once a month and when I get a fill, my insurance considers it a surgical procedure.....of which they pay 100%, no copay. If I don't get a fill, I pay a $35 copay for an office visit with a specialist. Good luck to you on your journey!!!