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 Irvine, CA Member Since: 03/31/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/1/08 11:37 am Hello Members,
On a daily basis we get calls from members in desperate need of surgeons that will accept Medicaid and or Medicare for Bariatric surgery. It breaks our hearts when we have to say "we don't know of any surgeons in your state we can refer you to". Can you please help us? If you know of any surgeons in your state that accepts Medicaid and or Medicare, will you list their: Name If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid Phone number Facility Address This list will remain here for our members to access and use. Thank you so much!!! ObesityHelp, Member Services |
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 | Post Date: 2/9/08 7:38 pm Last Edit: 1/6/09 4:39 pm Johns Hopkins Bayview bariatrics has some surgeons who participate in Medicaid and Medicare: http://www.hopkinsbayview.org/bariatrics GBMC surgeons accept Medicaid and Medicare: http://www.gbmc.org/bariatrics/index.cfm Sinai Hospital surgeons accept Medicaid and Medicare: http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/sinaihospital/sinaibody.cfm? id=1361 Saint Agnes surgeons accept Medicaid and Medicare: http://www.stagnes.org/svc_bariatric_main.html M S St olmolhttp://www.stagnes.org/svc_bariatric_main.htmlki, M.D. |
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 Columbus, OH Member Since: 10/18/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/12/08 1:25 pm Yes I agree with Jen. I just had my surgery there and am on Medicare. I can't think of his name but there is a surgeon in Va at Potomac Hospital, also. Call there and ask for the Bariatrics dr list. |
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 MD Member Since: 12/18/00 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/13/08 8:49 pm Hello I was on Medicaid when Dr Gary Harrington did my surgery. His then Partner, Dr Fullum also accepted medicaid. Not sure as of today if they both do or not, but worth a try to check it out. Susan |
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 Glen Burnie, MD Member Since: 03/13/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/26/08 11:02 am Last Edit: 2/26/08 11:03 am I am a patient of Dr. Averbach. His office is in Catonsville. He will be doing my surgery 2/28/08. He accepts both Medicare and Medicade, being that is the insurance I have. I origionally found him through the St. Agnes Hospital website. Very, very, very nice doctor and office staff. He also has a nutritionist and psycologist there who you can see, though they DO NOT accept the insurance. You can use any nutritionist or psycologist though.
Hope this helps |
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 Member Since: 01/12/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/31/09 3:36 pm On February 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM Pacific Time, wolfcallsldy1969 wrote: I am a patient of Dr. Averbach. His office is in Catonsville. He will be doing my surgery 2/28/08. He accepts both Medicare and Medicade, being that is the insurance I have. I origionally found him through the St. Agnes Hospital website. Very, very, very nice doctor and office staff. He also has a nutritionist and psycologist there who you can see, though they DO NOT accept the insurance. You can use any nutritionist or psycologist though.
Hope this helpsI have Aetna, and I'm considering going with Avebach. How was your experience with him so far? Thank You. :) |
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 Laurel, MD Member Since: 02/13/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/9/11 8:14 pm I am a patient of Dr. A and have Aetna and am going thru the process right now. I had my initial consult with him in January, nutritionist early February. Tuesday I go for my 3rd weigh in and early May is my 4th. Aetna only requires a 4 month weight loss program. I expect the surgery end of May or early June. So far very please with Dr A and his office. My nutritionist, Nancy Lum is very nice and helpful. Dr. Averbach answered all of my questions and seems nice. Good luck making your decision! Feel free to contact me if you want more info!  Lucy |
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 MD Member Since: 03/23/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 7/24/11 3:36 pm I also am a patient of Dr. Averbach and would agree with what lucy2e said. In fact, I think our surgeries would be pretty close in time!:)  |
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 Delmar, MD Member Since: 05/01/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 3/20/09 3:53 pm did you have to pay any out of pocket expenses? I called Priority Partners. They Said it was coverede 100% as long as it was deemed medically needed.. |
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Glen Burnie, MD Member Since: 03/13/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 3/20/09 4:27 pm My surgery was covered 100% and so are the doctor's visits. The only thing that I had to pay out of pocket is seeing the nutritionist. Both the nutritionist and the psyche do not submit things to the insurance co. At least that is the way it was a year ago. You pay out of pocket then submit it yourself to the insurance. I never saw the psyche there though. I found one on my own that accepted the insurance and submited it themselves. Arleen is a very nice lady and very helpful as a nutritionist. Dr. Averbach is very professional and a great doctor. Hope this helps you. Good luck |
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 Lonaconing, MD Member Since: 03/07/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 3/7/08 7:49 am I have both medicare and medicaid. Greater Baltimore Medical Center surgeons take both. My doctor is Dr. Moeinolmolki. I was impressed by him and he was very kind. Johns Hopkins Bayview also takes both medicare and medicaid. I went there, but was unimpressed with the doctor I saw. Greater Baltimore does want a $500 program fee which insurance does not cover. Bayview does not have a program fee. |
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Baltimore, MD Member Since: 05/02/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/5/08 1:31 pm Yes - Johns Hopkins Bayview takes Medicare and Medicaid. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 410-550-0409 http://www.hopkinsbayview.org/bariatrics Drs. Magnuson, Schweitzer, Lidor, and Steele. |
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 Ft. Washington, MD Member Since: 05/21/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/21/08 8:43 pm I am having the it done at Saini Hospital in Baltimore by Dr. Alex Gandsas whom accepts Medicaide. Atleast Priority Partners, thats offered through Medicaid.
Hope this helps |
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Delmar, MD Member Since: 05/01/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 3/20/09 3:54 pm did you have to pay any out of pocket expenses? I called Priority Partners. They Said it was coverede 100% as long as it was deemed medically needed.. |
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Ft. Washington, MD Member Since: 05/21/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 3/20/09 8:26 pm The only out of pocket i had to pay was the neutrition fee, a one time fee of i think was $100. for a 1 year service. The insurance doeas not cover. But every thing els is covered at 100% |
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 baltimore, MD Member Since: 03/11/04 [Latest Posts] | cindy29911 has deleted this message. |
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baltimore, MD Member Since: 03/11/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/25/08 1:48 am Last Edit: 8/25/08 1:48 am Dr. Gandsas at Sinai accepts Medical assistance. He is the best. |
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 Baltimore, MD Member Since: 05/20/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/2/09 12:56 pm . "The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!"   |
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 Jonesboro, GA (06/23/03) Member Since: 05/04/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/4/09 2:52 pm Does anyone know of a Dr in GA that does arm lifts and takes medicaid? |
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