Cognitive decline
A functional medicine–informed look at memory loss and the conditions that can affect it, from your family doctor.
Learn moreMost major insurance accepted
Most major insurance accepted, call to verify. Plans change often, and two people with the same insurance company can have very different benefits. The best way to know where you stand is to call us before your visit.
We accept most major insurance plans. Call (513) 860-4600 and our front desk will check your coverage before you book.
How cognitive decline visits are billed
Our functional medicine–informed care for cognitive decline and related conditions goes through your health insurance, the same way primary care visits do. Here is how it works:
How billing works
We bill your health insurance for office visits and lab work, including functional medicine care. Coverage depends on your plan, and some tests, treatments or supplements may not be covered. Call us before your visit and we'll help you check your benefits. You are responsible for any charges your plan doesn't cover.
This kind of care often involves more lab work and more follow-up visits than a typical sick visit. Before you start, ask us which parts of your plan may apply, and ask your insurance company about your deductible, copays and coinsurance. Learn more about our cognitive decline care.
How to check your benefits
Call our front desk at (513) 860-4600. We'll look up your plan with you. You can also call the member services number on the back of your insurance card to confirm your benefits directly with your plan.
Good questions to ask your plan include:
- Is Beckett Ridge Family Medicine in network for my plan?
- What is my deductible, and how much of it have I met this year?
- What will my copay or coinsurance be for an office visit?
- Does my plan limit lab work or certain tests?
Preventive visits and problem-focused visits
Insurance plans often treat two kinds of visits differently.
- Preventive visits focus on screening and staying healthy. An annual physical or a Medicare wellness visit are examples.
- Problem-focused visits deal with a new symptom, an illness or an ongoing condition.
If you bring up a new problem during a preventive visit, or ask your provider to manage an ongoing condition, part of that visit may be billed as a problem-focused visit. Depending on your plan, that part may have its own copay, coinsurance or deductible. This is how many insurance plans work. If you're unsure, ask your provider or the front desk at the start of your visit.
If you are uninsured or paying for yourself
If you don't have insurance, or you choose not to use it, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before your care. Read our Good Faith Estimate notice to learn more, and call the front desk to ask for an estimate.
Questions about a bill
Our billing is handled by a billing company. If you have a question about a bill you received, call (607) 760-1326. Have your bill and your insurance card in front of you when you call.
For questions about your visit, your care or your coverage before a visit, call our office at (513) 860-4600.
