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At your first visit
Dr. Berkson will review the medical records you provide (you may bring to the visit), then discuss with you general information about yourself, specifics about your condition and answer questions you may have. Based on this information, he will give you a nutrition plan (what to eat/drink more of and what to avoid), a list of vitamin and herbal supplements he recommends for you (brands he recommends are sold in the office), and give you a lab order to get blood work performed at the facility of your choice. You may want to check with your insurance provider regarding which facility they will cover. During your second visit, he will go over your lab results with you and give you a copy for your records.
Patients receiving IV treatment of Alpha Lipoic Acid will need to receive treatments at regular intervals. The length of this interval depends on your situation and will therefore be determined at your visit with Dr. Berkson. Lab work is performed every few months during IV treatment. In one day, patients may receive up to two IVs. Each day of IV treatment, the patient receives one B-complex shot. Out of town patients typically stay for 1-2 weeks to receive IV treatment daily, Monday through Friday.
Insurance
Private Insurance
We do not participate in or accept private insurance; payment is due in full at the time of service. Your insurance company may reimburse you a portion of the visit based on your plan – Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or Point of Service (POS) plans, but not HMO. This is dependent on your type of plan and whether you have met your deductible or have out-of-network benefits. We will supply you with documentation to submit your own claim. Mail these documents to the “CLAIMS” address on the back of your insurance card (keep copies of everything), or submit the claim online, if allowed. Supplements and nutritional IVs are typically not eligible for insurance reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company with any questions about reimbursement.
Medicare – Traditional vs. Advantage
As of 4/15/22, our office will only file insurance claims on your behalf if your primary insurance carrier is traditional (“straight”) Medicare (not Medicare Advantage plans). We do not accept assignment and are therefore considered out of network. However, Medicare requires that we charge specific visit fees per their guidelines. That fee is due at the time of service. Payment of fees for any non-covered services are due at the time of visit and will not be reimbursed by Medicare. Medicare patients acknowledge that some treatments, including IV services, are either non-covered or would likely be denied. Patients may be asked to review and sign an Advance Beneficiary Notice accepting that the proposed service is considered a non-covered service by Medicare.
Medicaid, Centennial, HMO Plans
Our office is a non-participating medical provider with HMO, Medicaid or Centennial health plans. These plans do not include out-of-network benefits, meaning if you go to a provider that is not in your network for non-emergent visits, all fees are due at time of service. As a result, payment is expected at time of service and IMC is unable to submit claims to these plans nor will patients be able to submit claims.
Cancellations
We require a nonrefundable deposit of $50 for new patient appointments. It will go toward the balance of your first visit. You may mail a check or pay with a Visa/MC over the phone. If you cancel less than 5 business days before your appointment, an additional deposit is required to reschedule.
Hours
Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Friday. Please call us if you have any questions at (575) 524-3720.
Lab Tests
Dr. Berkson will order lab tests for you during your first visit and not before. This is so Dr. Berkson can fully review your medical records and discuss your medical history during your visit, then decide which tests to order. You may have the tests done at any lab in town you choose.
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