WLS friendly PCP near Ft Lauderdale, FL (Humana Medicaid)

I am currently in the process of being approved for Gastric Sleeve however, I am having difficulties getting a letter of medical necessity and referral to see my bariatric surgeon. My requirements for my pcp were medication list, diet fails and psych eval...I completed all. They denied my request for a referral. 

I need help finding a new doctor please help! This is my last step before submittal. 

Dr Real Martin

Main (954) 972-2155

Work 175 S State Road 7

Margate, FL 33068

I had Dr Martin as a ppo & he gave me the letter of medical necessity.  He accepts Humana Medicaid. Be sure to provide them with the sample letter you got from Dr Wizman. I was approved with Dr Wizman but changed Dr's bcuz I wanted the DS instead.  Feel free to ask any questions I'd assist you if I can help. 

Thanks so much I will keep him in my back pocket. ..I think I may have found one. ..crossing fingers. ..I see her next Friday. What doc did you end up with and what surgery did you have? 

My surgeon was Dr Hoddinott in Ocala Fl & I had the Duodenal Switch

Maria Arguello MD

(954) 933-9090

100 N State Road 7 Ste 301 Margate, FL 33063

Hello, I was considering getting the gastric sleeve with dr Wizman. The dr the recommended is booked until May? So I made an appointment with  Dr Arguello based on the fact that she has a weight loss program.   Was it difficult to get your referral letter? Did she recommend the program she provides prior to issuing a referral? 

Hold up, how do you have Medicaid?  Right after the Affordable Care Act started my medicaid was taken away and they gave me share of cost. Luckily my share of cost was $0...

Now I have full benefits through my job but I can barely afford going to the doctor, seeing specialists, and getting all of the tests done that I need. My kids have it but I didn't apply for me. Ps-medicaid covers the sleeve??

Um I still qualify for it I guess idk. Yes, they cover the sleeve, by pass and band. ..just depends on your managed care hmo I'm guessing. Not sure why they would give share of cost with a 0 share of cost. ..which is straight medicaid. You should apply for you. 

Dr. Chris Ramsaran in Hollywood.  I saw him for my pre-op clearances for my revision from lap-band to RNY.

i have share of cost medicaid and had rny with dr jorge sosa in hialeah fl (dade county). i know they do accept humana medicaid aswell but during the seminar they entioned the only bariatric surgery medicaid will cover is the gastric..good luck to you in your process. hope u get the referral u need