As the title suggests, has any one does this? I have a consult with Dr. Eid this week, but he is not in-network for me. My out of pocket max for out of network providers is $5k (max cost I need to pay, everything above 5k is supposedly covered by insurance). But doing some research online, I found that out of network billing is often a shit show. The comment in the reddit link below explains what I'm worried about.
https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinanc ... dium=web2x
Has anyone gone out of network, and was still only billed the max out of pocket for their procedure? I'm contemplating if I should go for the consult as it would be a minimum $450 (plus taking the day off) for no reason if I don't end up going to him for surgery. I want to go to the best, but if it's going to be that complicated I might just go with Kramer who is in in-network. (though even he has opened up a private practice now so I'm not fully sure if he still accepts the same insurances )
Has anyone gone for Dr. Eid (or any other doctor) when he was out-of-network? Need advice.
Has anyone gone for Dr. Eid (or any other doctor) when he was out-of-network? Need advice.
Last edited by googly3 on Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
33 y/o, suffering from ED as long as I can remember. Never had random boners. Pills worked for a few years, but now losing efficacy. Venous leak confirmed by Dr. Garber. Likely going the implant route at some point.
Re: Has anyone gone for Dr. Eid (or any other doctor) when he was out-of-network? Need advice.
I went with Eid over Kramer only because the logistics of flying into Baltimore from the west coast were much more difficult than flying into NYC. Apart from that I felt I'd get a good result from either of those two.
Although I was in-network for Eid, I found his office staff to be very knowledgable and transparent about cost and billing. I would think they could estimate your actual costs pretty accurately if you describe your situation. If your max is likely to exceed the $5k I would pass on Eid and go straight to Kramer. No point in getting the consultation either if you won't be using Eid.
Although I was in-network for Eid, I found his office staff to be very knowledgable and transparent about cost and billing. I would think they could estimate your actual costs pretty accurately if you describe your situation. If your max is likely to exceed the $5k I would pass on Eid and go straight to Kramer. No point in getting the consultation either if you won't be using Eid.
Implant - Dr Eid 12/2017, Titan Touch 20/21cm no RTE, 125cc reservoir
Re: Has anyone gone for Dr. Eid (or any other doctor) when he was out-of-network? Need advice.
I'm just a little wary of calling them with questions about costs even before I have the initial consult, thought I might be wasting their time. Was feeling lucky I live almost equal distance from both Kramer and Eid, if it just wasn't for this mind boggling insurance stuff.
Also I have to clarify that by max out of pocket, I meant that's the maximum cost I need to pay. Anything beyond 5k is (supposed to be) covered by insurance. Except that out-of-network cases are a bit complicated than that.
Also I have to clarify that by max out of pocket, I meant that's the maximum cost I need to pay. Anything beyond 5k is (supposed to be) covered by insurance. Except that out-of-network cases are a bit complicated than that.
33 y/o, suffering from ED as long as I can remember. Never had random boners. Pills worked for a few years, but now losing efficacy. Venous leak confirmed by Dr. Garber. Likely going the implant route at some point.
Re: Has anyone gone for Dr. Eid (or any other doctor) when he was out-of-network? Need advice.
Spend the 450 to talk to Dr Eid it’s your dick it’s worth the money. No matter whether you go to him or not you’ll have the peace of mind and at your age you need that.
Dave
Dave
Born 52
Prostatectomy 6/1/18
Viagra worked before RRP
Trimix painful Bimix both Ineffective
Titan 20CM 1CM RTE
10/26/18 Dr.Eid
Prostatectomy 6/1/18
Viagra worked before RRP
Trimix painful Bimix both Ineffective
Titan 20CM 1CM RTE
10/26/18 Dr.Eid