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    Brian T Lu, DDS

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    Alamogordo Dental Group - Added tooth looks like I need braces now.

    Alamogordo Dental Group

    2.5(11 reviews)
    34.6 mi

    Horrible office staff! I was sent here by the VA. After having two teeth extracted, I was…read moreinformed at checkout that I owed $998.47. I said that's impossible, I'm covered by the VA. They told me that they hadn't gotten authorization from the VA, so I was responsible for the payment. When I asked them to obtain the authorization, they rudely told me that I was from the VA, that I knew how they worked, and that, as a result, I should have taken care of this myself. It wasn't like I was just there on a joyride, having teeth pulled for fun. Because I was caught off guard and didn't know what to do, I paid the bill. They were very forceful about it. When I called billing at the VA, the representative called Alamogordo Dental Group and was informed that they hadn't been In Network since 2025, to my shock. The VA representative also told me that I hadn't done anything wrong and that it wasn't my responsibility to obtain authorization. She told me to contact the patient advocate, who told me to file a complaint with Triwest for fraudulent billing. After reviewing my chart, the Patient advocate informed me that there was, in fact, an authorization for oral and facial surgery and that the extractions should have been covered. It seems like they are billing patients to milk the system; they get more money this way. If they bill the VA, they get a lesser amount since it's a contracted, pre-arranged price. I would not send anyone I know here. The office staff is EXTREMELY RUDE. If Dr. Sam is smart, he should immediately terminate them and find more competent individuals. These people are going to be the downfall of his practice. I am not happy at all. What kind of Dr. starts treatment without first having authorization or discussing payment? Never in my 47 years have I experienced this! Totally ridiculous!

    The technicians and dentists are nice but the office manager is rude with an "I don't care"…read moreattitude, and the office staff are incompetent in processing insurance quotes and benefits. Several times we were misquoted what our cost would be, then when checking out the cost was substantially greater and we were demanded to pay on the spot. Not only was the amount higher, it was only an estimated amount as they hadn't even run it through the insurance! Now we are owed money by them, so we'll see how that goes. Do not go here. There is a reason they can't keep patients. If you have no other choice, do not let them talk you into extra services that aren't necessary, and do NOT accept any services until they have run it through your insurance FIRST and provide you with a quote from the insurance, not an estimate. Dr. Mario Samaniego is the owner but is only there on Wednesdays. It's best to speak to him directly if you have any issues because the office manager is of no help and not a nice woman with any sense or value in customer service.

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