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218 Denison Parkway E. Corning, New York |
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Dr. Timothy Bates |
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Dr. John Carozza |
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Dr. John Gunselman |
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Dr. Lynne Meriwether |
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Dr. Dennis Vargas |
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1. Do you accept insurance as payment? 3. Does the office treat children? 4. Do you perform extractions? 5. What type of payments do you accept? 6. Do you use gas on patients? 8. Why won't you submit our insurance claim? 9. Do you need to premedicate before an appointment? 10. Do you have a payment plan or do we have to pay at each appointment? 12. What age do you recommend that children be seen? 13. When you have braces, is it necessary to have dental cleanings? 14. When you're pregnant, should you still have dental cleanings? 15. When you're pregnant, can you still have anesthesia? |
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1. Do you accept insurance as payment? Yes, we accept all insurance, however not as the primary form of payment. Our office has a fee- for- service financial policy. We will provide a form that is ready to mail/fax to your insurance company each time treatment is completed. Your insurance company will directly provide you with reimbursement. We will also gladly generate pre-estimates for your insurance company for treatment planned. We accept; Cash, Personal Checks, Debit and Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express). We also have Dental Financing, Care Credit, available for those who qualify.
No, we do not accept Medicaid. Please contact the Chemung County Health Department at (607)737-2878 for a list of Dentists that do accept Medicaid.
3. Does the office treat children? Yes, the doctors and staff look forward to providing children with quality dental treatment. We hope to create a fun and positive environment for children’s dental experiences. We recommend that children have their first visit by their first birthday.
4. Do you perform extractions? Our office does perform extractions. The doctors will provide a thorough dental examination and x-rays prior to a tooth being extracted. There may be certain situations that require the care of an Oral Surgeon. At that time, the doctors will provide a referral to an Oral Surgery office.
5. What type of payments do you accept? We accept; Cash, Personal Checks, Debit and Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express). We also have Dental Financing, Care Credit, available for those who qualify.
6. Do you use gas on patients? Yes, we do offer gas or Nitrous Oxide to make our patients feel more comfortable. The doctors will determine whether you are a candidate for this treatment. There is an additional fee for the service.
The doctors provide a thorough dental examination prior to a dental cleaning. This ensures that the patient is receiving the correct type of cleaning. It also allows the doctor to look at the patient’s overall dental health in order to provide a proper treatment plan.
8. Why won't you submit our insurance claim? Our office does not utilize insurance as the primary form of payment. It is the patient’s responsibility to submit the claim. We provide an insurance form that is filled in with proper treatment information. The patient will only need to mail/fax the insurance form. This will ensure that the patient directly receives reimbursement for the dental service.
9. Do you need to premedicate before an appointment? Since the American Heart Association has recently changed the recommendations for premedication, we recommend that you contact your primary care physician with any questions. At your initial exam appointment, the doctors will review your medical history and make recommendations as needed.
10. Do you have a payment plan or do we have to pay at each appointment? We expect payment in full at each dental visit. For long- standing patients, a payment plan may be available. Please speak with Patsy Harris, our Office Manager, for more details.
11. Can we see just one of the doctors or do we have to rotate through the practice (seeing all of the There are 4 doctors in our office. We prefer to assign you to one of the doctors in order to build a good doctor/patient rapport. We believe it allows for more consistent dental care. If a dental emergency arises and your doctor is not available, you will then be asked to see one of the other doctors in the office who has available appointment time.
12. What age do you recommend that children be seen? We recommend children be seen for their first visit by their first birthday.
13. When you have braces, is it necessary to have dental cleanings? Yes, it is very important to have regularly scheduled dental cleanings with any orthodontic treatment.
14. When you're pregnant, should you still have dental cleanings? Yes, it is very important and safe to maintain regular dental cleanings during pregnancy.
15. When you're pregnant, can you still have anesthesia? Yes, we use local anesthesia that is safe for you and your baby. If the doctor has any concerns, we will contact your Obstetrician. Unless it is emergency treatment, we prefer to provide dental treatment requiring local anesthesia during the second trimester.
16. When you're pregnant, can you still have dental X-Rays? Our office will only take x-rays during pregnancy that are necessary in emergency situations. If the treatment is elective or non-emergent, we will postpone x-rays until after the pregnancy.
17. Who is responsible for keeping track of how often X-Rays can be taken and still be covered by Dental The doctors will make recommendations for xrays, however it is the patient’s responsibility to determine coverage by dental insurance. We will gladly provide a pre-estimate as needed for treatment planned.
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