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re: Specialist Co-Pay for Nurse Practitioner
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:01 pm to ksayetiger
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:01 pm to ksayetiger
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What about a real problem?
Usually an MRI, xray, CT Scan, etc will identify a real problem and then the Doctor will get invloved.
If you just have a pulled muscle or a dildo stuck in your arse, a NP or PA can usually handle that...the Doctor doesnt want to be bothered with petty shite like that
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Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:02 pm to BulldogXero
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:04 pm to tgrbaitn08
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Usually an MRI, xray, CT Scan, etc will identify a real problem and then the Doctor will get invloved.
Great. 25,000 dollars worth of test tells me I have slightly elevated high blood pressure
Wonder why insurance is high?
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:05 pm to ksayetiger
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Because a NP doesnt know shite compared to a doctor. Why pay the same?
You're at the same facility and the Doc has to sign off on the NP. So in essence, he is still seeing your chart/situation.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:07 pm to ksayetiger
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Great. 25,000 dollars worth of test tells me I have slightly elevated high blood pressure
no, they wont run those test to tell you you have high blood pressure....the RN can tell you that by taking your blood pressure at your annual wellness exam......why would you need to see a specialist to tell you you have high blood pressure?
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:08 pm to LZ83
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You're at the same facility and the Doc has to sign off on the NP. So in essence, he is still seeing your chart/situation.
Again, for simple stuff, sure. More complicted things (example, I have diabetes) I want someone that had more than a couple classroom years.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:09 pm to ksayetiger
Hey, I understand. Just letting you know how it works. 
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:10 pm to ksayetiger
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More complicted things (example, I have diabetes) I
a simple blood test will tell you if you have diabetes
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:12 pm to ksayetiger
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More complicted things (example, I have diabetes)
I manage a practice of 5 endocrinologists, and none of them would use a mid level. Diabetes management is complicated.
I married a mid level who can, without supervision, treat your cirhossis, HCV, HBV, fatty liver, and coordinate your liver transplant from A to Z.
I get both sides of it. And completely understand why you would want an MD to manage your disease. That doesn't mean mid levels aren't capable in other areas.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:13 pm to tgrbaitn08
And how to treat it you dolt
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:15 pm to ksayetiger
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And how to treat it you dolt
if your test would come back positive for diabetes, why would you think a doctor wouldn't treat you or be involved? You would still see a PA or NP for follow up visits and whatnot, but you would still be under the Doctors care and he has to sign off on all prescriptions and treatments.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:17 pm to tgrbaitn08
No. I see my endocrin doc every visit. And my family doc, every single time. I dont see an NP.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:39 pm to ksayetiger
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No. I see my endocrin doc every visit. And my family doc, every single time. I dont see an NP.
I don't really have a GP or a "family doctor," but I like nurse practitioners for routine visits.
I just think that when I see a specialist, either don't have me pay specialist co-pay when they book me with an NP or book me with the doctor. My doctor literally told me that I could see him but that he wouldn't spend near as much time with me as the NP. I guess I have to give him credit for his honesty.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:46 pm to ksayetiger
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a properly trained person.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:48 pm to BulldogXero
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nurse practitioner (in the same clinic)? If so, is it normal to still pay specialist co-pay?
Need pics of this nurse to render a valid decision.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:05 pm to ksayetiger
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prescribe a Z pack and a shot of steroid
Chapter 1
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:08 pm to BulldogXero
Same amount paid to see MD or Practitioner.
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