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Specialist Co-Pay for Nurse Practitioner
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:31 pm
Dr's office question
Lets say you visit a specialist (gastroenterologist for example) initially. You pay your specialist co-pay and go on about your business. For the follow up appointment, is it normal that these be handed off to a nurse practitioner (in the same clinic)? If so, is it normal to still pay specialist co-pay?
Lets say you visit a specialist (gastroenterologist for example) initially. You pay your specialist co-pay and go on about your business. For the follow up appointment, is it normal that these be handed off to a nurse practitioner (in the same clinic)? If so, is it normal to still pay specialist co-pay?
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 12:32 pm
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Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:35 pm to BulldogXero
Yes
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:35 pm to BulldogXero
Three Fiddy and Thanks Obama
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:37 pm to BigPerm30
Higher Ed Balloon is eclipsed only by the Medical Balloon.
Mafia got nothing on either one of them.
Mafia got nothing on either one of them.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:37 pm to BulldogXero
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Nurse Practitioner
If I'm paying full price I'd rather it be a man.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:38 pm to BulldogXero
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you visit a specialist
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You pay your specialist co-pay
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follow up appointment
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nurse practitioner (in the same clinic)?
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is it normal to still pay specialist co-pay?
yes...why wouldn't it be?
You sound poor and cheap
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:39 pm to BulldogXero
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For the follow up appointment, is it normal that these be handed off to a nurse practitioner (in the same clinic)?
Yes
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If so, is it normal to still pay specialist co-pay?
Yes
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:40 pm to BulldogXero
Nurse practitioners are more educated/trained than what they're allowed to do. You'll be fine seeing an NP
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:41 pm to BulldogXero
you can always ask to be seen by the dr vs np or pa, you might have to wait but you have the right
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:47 pm to tgrbaitn08
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yes...why wouldn't it be?
You sound poor and cheap
Because a NP doesnt know shite compared to a doctor. Why pay the same?
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:48 pm to DrunkerThanThou
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Nurse practitioners are more educated/trained than what they're allowed to do. You'll be fine seeing an NP
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:48 pm to Tigerpaw123
I just wanted to know if that was standard practice. With my insurance, we're only talking a $5 difference, but I still think it's ridiculous to pay for a specialist when you aren't seen by one.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:49 pm to ksayetiger
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Because a NP doesnt know shite compared to a doctor. Why pay the same?
You had to open that can
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:50 pm to BulldogXero
If I wanted to see a NP, then I would make a NP appointment.
I don't, so I make DOCTORS appointments
I don't, so I make DOCTORS appointments
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:50 pm to ksayetiger
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Because a NP doesnt know shite compared to a doctor. Why pay the same?
Because your insurance company allows it to be paid like a doctor. They choose how much to pay, and have decided NP's and PA's seeing patients ultimately saves them money in the long run. So they agreed to pay those visits as doctor visits.
Bitch at them.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:51 pm to BulldogXero
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I just wanted to know if that was standard practice
Very common practice
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:54 pm to ksayetiger
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Because a NP doesnt know shite compared to a doctor. Why pay the same?
When you go to Morris Bart to sue someone for hitting you in a car accident, you think Morris Bart is the one thats actually handling your case?? No, it some paralegal but guess what, you're still paying the same.
BTW, an NP or a PA knows quite a bit, they know enough hold their own clinic and determine if the patients needs warrant the Doctors attention or not.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:55 pm to MSMHater
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Because your insurance company allows it to be paid like a doctor. They choose how much to pay, and have decided NP's and PA's seeing patients ultimately saves them money in the long run. So they agreed to pay those visits as doctor visits.
I dont see np's. I dont get a new doctor if they employ them either.
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Bitch at them. (Insurance)
I have called them. They dont care who sees you, they pay the same. It is up to the patient to be seen by a properly trained person.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:57 pm to ksayetiger
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I have called them. They dont care who sees you, they pay the same. It is up to the patient to be seen by a properly trained person.
Then we are on the same page. The patient has the power to see whomever they wish, they just have to take control of it themselves. I think it's great that you have. Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:58 pm to tgrbaitn08
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W, an NP or a PA knows quite a bit, they know enough hold their own clinic and determine if the patients needs warrant the Doctors attention or not.
I can prescribe a Z pack and a shot of steroid too. Thats easy. What about a real problem?
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