Update #4: I attempted to call Kristin as instructed, and the extension she gave me rang, then disconnected. I called and told the person who answered the phone that the extension I was given didn't work. She said that they were "updating extensions" and sent me to a different one, but the mailbox was full. I called back again and spoke to a different person who asked, "Which Kristin?" The first person didn't ask, so who knows who's ext I was sent to. She was very rude and short and wouldn't let me complete a sentence. I asked for Kristin's correct extension, and she said, "They don't have extensions. They move around a lot." Which is it? Are you "updating extensions" or you "don't use them" even though I was given one to call back? My appt is Monday. If you have someone who actually knows what they are doing and isn't inconvenienced by their job, could they PLEASE call me back? I don't want to come to an appointment if you don't have results, and I WILL NOT be charged a cancellation fee because of your incompetence and apathy.
Update #3: I called to reschedule my follow-up with Dr. Premkumar for the sleep study because it had taken them so long to sort out their "I don't know what happened," that the appt would occur after the study. The first person told me he had no appts until Dec. I explained that I had been trying to get this done since early August, and she stated that's the soonest he had and they do not have a waiting list. I was then transferred to a Kristin. She offered a sooner appointment, but told me to call her the Thursday prior to make sure they received the results of the study and gave me her direct extension.
Update #2: I spoke to a Lisa. She stated that the Dr.'s assistant puts in the order for prior approval. I said, "Somebody dropped the ball," and she said, "I agree." I asked why a doctor would call at 6:45AM on a Sunday, and she said, "I don't know why he does that." I then spoke to a Kristin (Kristi?). She confirmed that an order for the prior auth was sent this time. The official answer as to why this has been so mishandled was, "I don't know what happened." I asked why my calls were never returned and she asked if I would like the office manager to call me. I said yes. I never received a call back or any explanation as to why my calls/messages were ignored and why it took blowing up the internet and their portal just to get a call back.
Update #1: I finally received a call back at 6:45am on Sunday morning. The doctor referenced a previous test (not what I had been leaving detailed messages for), and told me to call the same number that I've been calling and leaving messages that go unanswered.
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I will try this. Maybe I can get someone to respond. They called me regarding a sleep study and told me to call my insurance company and gave me a reference number. I called my insurance company and they had no record of that reference number and they showed that the sleep study was approved. I've now left four messages for Dr Premkumar and his assistant since late August, and no one will call me back. Also, the person who answers the phone is very short, rude, and will cut you off. Could I PLEASE get in contact with someone who can tell me what is going on? read more