Re: Dr Rabkin insurance claims.

[Guest guest]

My surgery was in January. I received a check from Blue Shield PPO in

August for a measly $1693.98. However, I believe there was a delay

because for some reason Blue Shield kept sending my mail to the wrong

address.

Kathleen F

Open Duodenal Switch

Drs. Rabkin/Jossart

01/02/01 - 374#

12/06/01 - 228#

http://www.webniche.com/wls/

> Dr Rabkin's policy is for the patient to pay the surgury upfront, and

> then he reimburses you when the insurance company pays him.

> I had my DS on Nov 13, and as of Dec 14, Dr Rabkin's office has not

> submitted the claim to the insurance company. I used my credit card

> to pay him and the interest is a lot of money. Has anyone else had

> this problem with him?

[Guest guest]

Alhatten,

This is a problem for many people who can't afford $12,000 upfront or even pay

the $8,000 - $9,000 that maybe the difference between what the insurance company

paid and his fee. I was lucky enough to find that Delano Regional Medical

Center was in network for me and that other than his program fee, Dr Keshishian

was willing to accept the customary and reasonable payment from the insurance

company. I'm so glad I went to Dr Keshishian!

Dr Keshishian 11/08/01

11/08/01 320lbs

12/07/01 294lbs

> Dr Rabkin's policy is for the patient to pay the surgury upfront, and

> then he reimburses you when the insurance company pays him.

> I had my DS on Nov 13, and as of Dec 14, Dr Rabkin's office has not

> submitted the claim to the insurance company. I used my credit card

> to pay him and the interest is a lot of money. Has anyone else had

> this problem with him?