Seattle Naturopath Dr. Deborah Epstein | 206-547-1980

Lumina Health Naturopathic Medicine, PLLC ---Holistic & Naturopathic Medicine
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Fees & Insurance ~ Seattle naturopath Deborah Epstein, ND

If you have insurance, and will be relying on reimbursement for my care, it may be helpful to call your insurance company and confirm that you have out-of-network benefits.

 

Patients pay at the time of service, and then generally I give you paperwork with standard insurance-industry coding, to submit for reimbursement.

 

Alternatively, you can choose to have us submit your claim to your insurance company for you, for a nominal fee.

 

 

Feel free to call me to discuss, if you have any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

Not surprisingly, one of the first things people ask a doctor they are considering is: "Do you take insurance?" 
 

Yes, most insurance policies cover my services -- and you'll be happy to know that I operate with them as an “out-of-network” provider (as opposed to a “participating” provider). Why will you be happy to know this, even though perhaps the reimbursement rate may be slightly lower compared to a contracted provider? 

 

The reason I’ve chosen not to be a participating provider is that insurance companies tend to exert a lot of power over healthcare practitioners (or at least us non-specialist family-practice types), which unfortunately can be antagonistic. Their reimbursement contracts generally incent shorter visits, instead of visits aimed at full histories and patient education. This is why visits with conventional physicians average only 5-10 minutes – most have chosen a quantity strategy to keep their doors open and serving you.

 

I've chosen a quality strategy, because I’d like to treat you, not your insurance company. This route helps me keep my patients' health interests at the forefront of my mind, rather than their insurance company’s rules.

Consultation Fees

New-patient visits are $235, for up to 90 minutes.

 

Return visits are generally 45-75 minutes depending on the individual needs of the patient, and billed at an hourly rate of $180/hour for the portion of an hour requested by the patient or actually used (whichever is greater).

 

If you believe you will require additional time (such as for long stories or complicated cases), simply let me know how much time you would like to schedule. Extended visits are charged at the hourly rate of $180/hour, for whatever portion of an hour is used or requested.

 

Payment is due at the time of service. If you have insurance with "out of network" benefits, you will receive paperwork to submit to your insurance company. More details at left.