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joenick
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Breast reduction?
I have a consultation set up for next week with Dr. Charlotte Rhee.
However, I have United Healthcare EPO and the receptionist said that EPO's usually don't cover the surgery.
I was wondering who did you use, and what insurance you had (if you had the surgery medically covered).
Thanks so much!!! 
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Posted 1/13/11 10:27 AM  |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
I used Dr. Peter Neumann in Great Neck.
Excellent results. Great guy and board certified.
His office got me approved.
I had gotten letters from my Chiropractor, my regular doc and my gyno with the recommendation.
THat helped.
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:36 AM |
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joenick
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Thanks so much!!
I was actually going to FM you because I searched and saw you had a reduction done...but I didn't want you to think I was a stalker.  
So...this is a HUGE step for me just making the app't for the consultation.
But, I figured I'd see the doctor first (though the receptionist said the doc doesn't really accept insurance and especially not an EPO, but I figured it's a free consult, so why not).
I have scoliosis, but haven't been to a doctor for it in YEARS! You're saying I probably need to be seen again to document that I do have scoliosis, right?
What insurance do you have (that covered the surgery), if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks SOOOOO much!!
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:43 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Susan
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
I would go to the Chiro, get x-rays. Unfortunately you need to get these things in order to get it approved.
Grooves in your shoulders? get it documented.
Get letters from all of your docs and give them to the doc that you finally decide on to get it covered. Don't be put off if it first gets declined. Try again.
I had United Healthcare at the time. My friend had hers done 3 years ago by Dr. Neumann and she did everything I told her to do. It took a while but she got it approved and is very happy. She also had UHC. It was a PPO.
Message edited 1/13/2011 10:48:00 AM.
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:47 AM |
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joenick
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Posted by Blu-ize
I would go to the Chiro, get x-rays. Unfortunately you need to get these things in order to get it approved.
Grooves in your shoulders? get it documented.
Get letters from all of your docs and give them to the doc that you finally decide on to get it covered. Don't be put off if it first gets declined. Try again.
I had United Healthcare at the time. My friend had hers done 3 years ago by Dr. Neumann and she did everything I told her to do. It took a while but she got it approved and is very happy. She also had UHC. It was a PPO.
OK...so spine Xrays from chiro...check.
who documents the divets in my shoulders, cause BOY...do I have those!??
Are those the only "proof" you sent to your insurance co. documenting that the surgery was medically necessary?
I'm sorry for all the questions...but I really want to get this done and I have no clue of how to get there.
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:54 AM |
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Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
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omg my surgeon was amazing! i had it done almost 10 years ago and i still adamantly recommend him. i will send you his info in an FM. 
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| Posted 1/13/11 11:10 AM |
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joenick
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Ugh...I just called Dr. Neumann's office and they don't accept United Healthcare EPO. 
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| Posted 1/13/11 11:17 AM |
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Tine73
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Both my Aunts used Romanelli and were very happy.
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| Posted 1/13/11 11:28 AM |
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Posted by joenick
Ugh...I just called Dr. Neumann's office and they don't accept United Healthcare EPO.
Is the EPO only in network? I had out of network coverage and it was paid at 70%. My out of pocket was minimal though.
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| Posted 1/13/11 11:35 AM |
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I had my regular doc write a letter documenting how it is impeding my quality of life from a comfort and health perspective.
My gyno did the same since he examins my breasts, that letter went far.
I have slight scoliosis and had been in chiro treatment for a few years.
Then the kicker was the pictures they take. They take headless shots and send them in as well.
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| Posted 1/13/11 11:38 AM |
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TripletMom
My crazy Trio
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
I havent had any breast work done but I am going for a tummy tcuk in 3 weeks and using Dr Brewer from LI Plastics in Garden City and I know a few people that used him and he came highly recommend by a few of my Drs.
Good Luck
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| Posted 1/13/11 3:39 PM |
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avamamma
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Posted by Tine73
Both my Aunts used Romanelli and were very happy.
I used him and am thrilled with the reults. Mine was not covered by insurance.
My friend used him also and hers was covered.
Def meet him. 631-424-3600
Best thing I EVER did!! Do it!
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:58 PM |
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avamamma
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Posted by TripletMom
I havent had any breast work done but I am going for a tummy tcuk in 3 weeks and using Dr Brewer from LI Plastics in Garden City and I know a few people that used him and he came highly recommend by a few of my Drs.
Good Luck
Good Luck!!!! Had mine done 2 years ago in February- same time as my Breast Reduction. Not bad at all. You will love it! Enjoy!!!
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| Posted 1/13/11 11:00 PM |
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joenick
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Dr. Brewer is next on my list to see If he takes my insurance) after my consult with Dr. Sanford Dubner in 2 weeks.
Thanks so much to EVERYONE for all your advice and recommendations!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/14/11 11:15 AM |
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TripletMom
My crazy Trio
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
Posted by avamamma
Posted by TripletMom
I havent had any breast work done but I am going for a tummy tcuk in 3 weeks and using Dr Brewer from LI Plastics in Garden City and I know a few people that used him and he came highly recommend by a few of my Drs.
Good Luck
Good Luck!!!! Had mine done 2 years ago in February- same time as my Breast Reduction. Not bad at all. You will love it! Enjoy!!!
Thanks I am not looking forward to the pain.. I am also having my double hernia repaired and torn abd mucles from the pregnancy all done at the same time...
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IrishLasss334
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Re: Can you recommend your surgeon for...
I would highly recommend Dr. Barry Douglas with Long Island Plastics Group in Garden City, 516-742-3404. He is an incredibly gifted and talented surgeon, he also has a wonderful "bed side" manner, makes you feel comfortable and at ease during all phases of your meetings and procedures.
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