OUR POLICIES
Payment is expected at the time of service for all encounters, inlcuding blood draws and/or tests performed. A waiver acknowledging this policy must be signed.
A current fee schedule is on display at the office. In general, fees are based on a current charge of $350/hr for all consultations. * Fees are subject to change!
As of January 1, 2011 prices will be changing. New Patient Consultations will be $400 per hour. Established patients will be $350 per hour.
Insurance claims will be generated for those patients who pay out of pocket for services. Then insurance reimbursement will be sent to the patient. Insurance that Dr. Vinitsky is a participating provider will be submitted by our office to the insurance, but co-pays are expected at the time of service.
Fees for Medical Reports and Testimony, research and administrative fees are collected before receiving the service or report. Fees are based on a $350 per hour fee schedule.
Scheduling for visits is by appointment only. Patients calling in should provide a reasonably accurate symptom list so that appropriate time can be allotted. Other administrative details (like other family prescriptions, forms completion, etc.) will be deferred to another occasion, as a courtesy to other patients who have also scheduled appointments.
Cancellations 24 hours advanced notice for established patients otherwise there will be a $25 charge. 48 to 72 hour notification is necessary for new patients and physicals. There will be a $100 charge without the appropriate notification for established patients and the full consultation charge for new patients. Cancelling the day of an appointment counts as a "missed appointment" and the patient will be charged. Emails cancelling appointments, WILL NOT be regarded as an appropriate form of notification. There must be a phone call or a voice message left with the answering service or staff member.
After hours emergency information is available through the answering service at (866)961-6802
Dr. Vinitsky or a backup physician will be available. Lengthy consultations will be charged.
Prescription refills will be accommodated as soon as practical. Expect a 48 hour turnaround. Do not wait until the weekend or after hours to renew.
A primary goal is to provide a timely encounter without interruption. That does not imply that every visit will result in immediate and complete cures and treatment.
Environmental Evaluations are comprehensive and are likely to be expensive. The testing is consistent with quality medical care. Results will only be reviewed in person unless the patient is out of state. Phone consulations are $25 for every 5 minutes. Although, regular follow-ups are encouraged for continued treatment. Emails that include medical questions or advice regarding treatment WILL be atleast $5. Depending on the amount of time the doctor spends on the answer, the email may be more.
Medical Reports to insurance companies, agencies, etc., depend on a thorough evaluation. Rebuttals are sometimes required. There will be a charge depending on the time the doctor spends on the report.
Insurance participation is subject to change, which makes it the patient responsibility to check insurance coverage for consultations and laboratory testing.