Had planned to have Vasectomy done. Called my insurance and was told that due to high deductible, everything under the deductible would be my responsibility. So when I called and made appointment for the procedure to be done with the doctor's office for Tuesday December 5th 2017, I had relayed that information. The lady at the front desk advised that wouldn't be a problem and to come in. She advised they would charge less for customer pay. During my office visit, I was then told I couldn't have the procedure done, and that this was only an office visit. The actual procedure would be for the 8th. Had scheduled vacation for the 5th thinking I was going to have procedure done. Dr. Frankel advised the front desk gal should not have made the procedure appoint because he didn't have an opening that day. We walked out and spoke to her. She advised that the calendar was open at the time. He reprimanded her to schedule the appointment next time. So on the day of my actual procedure on Dec 8th, the lady told me that I would have to pay $650 upfront before the procedure to be done. I asked about the customer pay discount. Was advised no discount at this time because they will bill the insurance company. That would encompass everything and no further payments would be needed. She also advised that anything they get from my insurance, they would refund me. I again told her of my high deductible and that I would be responsible. She advised that it "wouldn't hurt to try". So given that, I was ok with it. So now almost 6mo later I am receiving a bill for an "office visit" $137.93. I was NEVER told of this charge. I was only advised of the $650 charge which I paid upfront after the office visit and was told that would be it. Why wouldn't I have been asked to pay the office visit upfront like the procedural charge? I had advised the office of my high deductible upfront. So why charge the insurance $137.93 and charge me $650 upfront separately? If I had known the whole thing would have cost $787.93 I would have shopped around. I called the billing office and spoke to Kendra who basically advised I was responsible for this office visit because my insurance won't pay it. Totally opposite to what the front desk told me and it certainly did "hurt to try". read more