I waited at this clinic for 30 minutes just for them to verify my insurance. My insurance had been…read moreused earlier the same morning without any issues, but by the afternoon they claimed they couldn't verify it. After half an hour, they told me I'd need to pay an extra consultation fee of about $100, which I found completely unreasonable. I told them I wouldn't pay that fee and decided to leave. The front desk staff didn't even look up at me or acknowledge what I said; they basically ignored me until I repeated that I was leaving. Only then did they say, "Oh, I heard you." The whole experience felt extremely rude, and I think their system is really flawed. It was a total waste of my time, especially since I rushed over during rush hour. I definitely won't be coming back and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone else.
Additionally, when I tried to book the appointment online, they required me to enter my Social Security number just to process the appointment. If I didn't provide it, the appointment couldn't be completed. That's very unusual, as many clinics don't ask for a Social Security number at all. When I called to ask them to remove it, they said they didn't even have it on file. Overall, this place was a waste of my time and I wouldn't trust them again.
Let me respond firmly to the points you raised.
First, when I booked my appointment online, I was required to upload my ID and my insurance card in advance. The entire purpose of that should have been to verify my information before I arrived. It makes no sense that after I got to your clinic, you then spent a large amount of time re-verifying what I had already provided. This shows that your front desk staff is unfamiliar with your own procedures. In fact, after she confirmed with your manager, she admitted all she needed was the policyholder's name and birthdate--something that should not have taken 20 minutes if she had been properly trained. If you require uploads of ID and insurance cards, then verification should happen before the patient arrives--not after.
Second, the claim that your front desk thought I was on the phone is nonsense. I told her twice that I was leaving and she ignored me. The third time I asked if she heard me, she finally looked up and said, "I heard you." That means she was deliberately ignoring me all along. It's extremely rude and unprofessional to pretend not to hear a patient who is speaking directly to you.
Third, it is now December. If it were January, I might understand a deductible. But by the end of the year, it's impossible that I would have a deductible left. I had just used my insurance that morning with no issue. Your system is clearly at fault here, not my insurance.
Also, requiring a Social Security number just to make an appointment is not acceptable. You cannot force patients to provide an SSN just to book a visit.
Finally, I will not be spending any more time clarifying these issues or responding further. I wrote this review so that others looking for a clinic can see my genuine experience and decide for themselves.
