BE AWARE: Annual Routine Eye exam in Bristol, CT resulted in an $841.00 charge (insane for routine exam). The exam itself went well, Dr. Lavoie was thorough and professional but the billing is an entirely different situation. I've been calling the billing department for 6 months to understand the additional charges to no avail except for one individual, Edmond, others are non-responsive and do not call you back. I've had to appeal with my insurance company and they are assisting but Staring has refused to reduce the charges or change the CPT codes associated with this visit. They've now handed this over to a collection agency, I've never had to deal with any collection agency, I'm a person that pays their bills promptly but this is principle they NEVER stated these 'other tests' were outside the Routine exam fees and I'd be changed additionally.
It's unfortunate that after almost 40 years of being a patient I, my husband and the rest of my family will be moving our optometrist needs to another practice. BEWARE!!! read more