Re: Dr. Rabkin and Pacificare HMO

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Dr. Rabkin was my first choice, primarily because of his experience with lap

surgery.

When I began to grasp what he was doing with the money aspect of surgery, I

figured that he wasn't that good. I also did an about face in my distaste

for the open surgery which I finally decided was really the best choice for

me.

I decided to look at other options and decided upon Dr. Keshishian in

Delano. I was totally satisfied with Dr. K and the Delano hospital. I

couldn't recommend them more highly. His high level of care and attention

to detail with each individual really inspire confidence.

Best-

Nick in Sage

Dr. Keshishian

8/29/01

Dr. Rabkin and Pacificare HMO

> I was originally told that Pacificare HMO would reimburse me 100% for

> all of Dr Rabkin's fees (except for the $3K followup) and the

> hospital's costs. His office now says that the insurance will only

> pay 100% of the " usual and customary " costs, and since he charges

> more than other doctors, I'll have to make up the difference.

> Luckily I can pay the $12,000 up front, but I DO need the money back.

> This is making me nervous! How much were you reimbursed and how long

> did it take?

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