My Husband and I went to the doctor (Dr. Voegele) for an antibiotic for a sinus infection we couldn't kick. I have seriously been to the doctor maybe five times in my entire 34 years, I am the kind to let my body do its job, take care of myself, and avoid the doctor. Anyhow we have no copay on our insurance and we were both billed. Different amounts for the same 5 minute (OK maybe 10 min.) visit.
My bill was for being a new patient ($59.01), his was more and we are not sure why there was a difference. You are considered a new patient if you don't go every 3 years? So we were new patients again. We are charged for not coming in. I don't think I'm crazy in saying that Doctors should be happy your healthy and happy, they should be thankful to not see us. Just know you will be charged for being healthy!! We are moving on to another, just an FYI........ read more