Putting requests out all over for LLMD in my area.
No luck as of yet.
Saw an infectious disease dr. who was said to be LLMD, but wasn't. Bad experience.
It seems as though the hardest part is finding a drs. and being given a name.
I live very near Richmond, Virginia and Northern Virginia or Washington DC.
Would travel miles for a great dr.
I really need to find one ASAP.
Once you call an office it can be several weeks before you are even given an appt.
Many thanks:)
Posted by littlebit27 (Member # 24477) on :
I sent you a PM a couple days ago on a previous post. Did you click on the flashing envelope?
Posted by Missy Joy (Member # 27685) on :
I just sent you a private message. Posted by one4islands (Member # 28187) on :
I suppose I should be more specific.
I had no idea most of these drs. do not take insurance.
I cannot afford to pay outright other than my co-pays, co-insurances and deductibles.
Those are hefty enough expenses.
This is ridiculous.
I am outraged.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
Well, if you require the doc to take your insurance, you will most likely end up going to someone who doesnt' know enough to cure you.
And, the best doctors take a long time to get in with--like months. Isn't that logical? People figure out who is getting people well and they all want to see that doctor.
So, you are not going to get a great doctor if they must take your insurance and you want the appointment right away.
That's just the way it is with this very complex disease.
Posted by littlebit27 (Member # 24477) on :
I second everything TF says. I cannot afford it, but you have to make it work, somehow some way.
Most GREAT LLMDs do not deal with insurance companies. And most have months long waiting lists, you can get on a cancellation list and ask them to call you if someone cancels.
Posted by kimp (Member # 19339) on :
Just a note, even if the dr does not take insurance, you can usually submit to your insurance and get some reimbursement. We were getting reimbursed 50 - 75% of charges for most visits. More than a co-pay but much better than paying totally out-of-pocket.
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