INSURANCE QUESTIONS
What insurance do you accept?
Vision: VSP, EyeMed, Coast to Coast, BCBS Locals
Medical: In-network participating provider (accept
assignment)
Medicare and RR Medicare
BCBS PPO
Cigna PPO and OAP
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Can my visit be billed to my medical insurance?
It can depending on the reason of the
visit and the diagnosis. We can bill any insurance for you. Our
office will bill the visit on your behalf. Please contact our office
for full details.
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Will my visit be covered
100%?
This is a very tricky questions.
Generally no, most insurances have some co-pay that must be paid by
the patient. Insurance coverage is also dependent on type, if you
have met your in-network or out-of-network deductible, plan type and
plan coverage. Ultimately it is always the responsibility of the
insurance holder to know their insurance coverage. Please contact
your insurance if you have any questions about a test or procedure
coverage.
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OPTOMETRY QUESTIONS
What does an Optometrist do
Optometrists (like Dr. Tahir and Dr. Thomason) are the major
providers of eye care seeing almost
85% of all patients who seek eyecare! We examine, diagnosis,
treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye and its
associated structures. We also diagnosis systemic problems. We
prescribe, fit and dispense medications, glasses, contact lenses,
co-mange cataract, LASIK and other surgeries. We provide TOTAL eye
health and vision care for all ages!
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How long does it take to become an Optometrist
4 years of high school, 4 years of college and than 4 years of
optometry school. License renews every 4 years requiring continual
education and CPR training.
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What is the difference between and Optometrist and Ophthalmologist.
An
Optometrist is the doctor of choice for routine eye health
care, glasses/ contact lens prescriptions, and vision examinations
and other levels of care including glaucoma, macular degeneration,
diabetes, cataract etc.
An
Ophthalmologist is an eye surgeon specializing in certain
parts of the eye which require repair or replacement. Many
optometrist and ophthalmologist work together to provide the utmost
care to their patient
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