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Denver Health accepts Medicaid and Medicare

Dr. Tillquist no longer accepts medicare/medicaid

Dr. Reginald Bell accepts Medicare he is located in Englewood Co 3037898989 Surgone.

 Dr. Chae at National Bariatrics does not accept Medicare.  I just spoke with them, and that's what they told me.

Dr. Georgescu takes Medicaid, but I believe it needs to be traditional Medicaid and not an HMO type medicaid.  He's in Thornton and uses North Suburban Hospital. 
9351 Grant St.
Suite 400
Thornton, CO 80229
303-452-0059

Did you have to have a pcp referral in order to receive surgery.  I have a BMI of 50, but my pcp says that I have no co-morbidities and that I should just eat less.  I have tried to eat less and exercise, but each time I lose weight, i end up gaining more.  I have traditional medicaid in Colorado.

Thank you so much.  I have been thinking about this.  You have eased my mind.  This is the first year that I have considered surgery.  I know that by dieting, I have had many failed attempts and gain more weight.  Thank you for answering my question.  Planning to attend a seminar hopefully Feb. 9, but possibly in March due to my brother in laws failing health with cancer.

Yes Penrose St. Francis does accept medicare. The surgical team is excellent. They are a center for excellence. I had my RNY with Dr. Fedorak, and it went perfectly! They are located in Colorado Springs. The office phone number is 719-635-2501.

When using medicare, you must go through 6 months of medically supervised weight loss program. (overseen by your MD). Once the 6 months is completed, then you are eligable to have the wls pd for by medicare, providing you meet the guidlines...bmi, co-morbidities, ect) You will have a series of appointments once you are accepted as a patient by them. It generally takes about 2 to 4 months to have your surgery once you start the process with the surgeons office.
 
The name of the surgical team / center is Colorado Springs Surgical Associates.

Carol,

    Hey there. I can tell you for certain that any doctor/hospital which is listed as a "Center of Excellence" will accept your insurance. I myself have Medicaid so it was difficult to find a good doctor because of it. However, Dr. Johnell at Greeley Bariatric accepts it and he is a great Bariatric Surgeon. Try him if you find nothing closer to you.

Em