Trying to get a general idea of what LLMD visits cost. Don't want to know who you go to, just cost of intial visit and followup visits.
Initial $350 Followup $150
Thanks
Posted by cecy (Member # 8215) on :
Hi,
I'm new to this site. What does LLMD stand for?
Also, those costs are near what my CFIDS/FM work-up was at Dr. Bateman's in Salt Lake City. (See: http://www.cfids.org/about/bateman.asp.) But the first visit, work-up was $400, then $160 for a 1 hr vist, $100 for a 1.2 hr visit. Unless you see one of her P.A.'s (Physician's Assistant).
Posted by cecy (Member # 8215) on :
P.S. elle, I went to a Family Practice doctor experienced in treating Lyme patients (friends told me about him, and I phoned to find out if he knew about Lyme). His prices are cost much less. Don't know if that helps.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
My LLMD charges around $400 for a two hour first visit, then around $140 for follow ups which are around 45 min.
Posted by cecy (Member # 8215) on :
Hi Lymetoo,
THANKS! I racked my brain. (Yes, there is a pun there, but it's a poor one, on Lyme.)
I bookmarked the page. "Brave new world!" isn't it.
I like your "lyme2wiggles." They sure made me laugh! Nice. I needed that. I like your signature, too.
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
Elle,
My LLMD was $325 for the initial 90+minute visit. Plus test costs and supplements. In all, I think I spent $500 that day.
Subsequent visits have been MUCH less (about $115, if I'm remembering it correctly).
What I've heard on this board is that prices fluxuate a lot between LLMDs. Mine, like most others, didn't take my insurance, so I also had a dedictible to meet before I could start getting reimbursed.
Hope this helps!
Andie
Posted by HEATHERKISS (Member # 6789) on :
Initial visit is close to $300. If you don't have positive tests in hand.
$85.00 once a month visit. Phone calls "quick question" free.
I think it's a $20.00 blood draw in office for MDL labs(insurance covers) and Igenix(have to pay out of pocket). $20.00 copay to go to Quest for other blood work.
$$$$$$$$$$$ It's just money but it's sucking the life out of us.
Posted by hurtingramma (Member # 7770) on :
I guess I'm getting away cheap! Initial visit was $230 - follow ups are $65
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Thanks, cecy!!
Concerning prices, we have to consider the location of the LLMD. The cost of living figures into this also. I would think that generally speaking, drs in CA and the East Coast are going to be higher than the prices elsewhere.
Posted by pab (Member # 904) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: cecy....Lyme Literate Medical Doctor= LLMD
My LLMD charges around $400 for a two hour first visit, then around $140 for follow ups which are around 45 min.
When was your last appointment? We just paid $240 on September 27th.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I couldn't remember how much I paid! I was there in August. Was yours 45 min and for one person?
Posted by lymedad (Member # 8074) on :
Initial Dr consultation $400, lab tests $800, first follow-up $190 California
Posted by ArtnSoul (Member # 4561) on :
Initial visit - I think was $100.00 Follow up - $75.00 every two months
Posted by pab (Member # 904) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: I couldn't remember how much I paid! I was there in August. Was yours 45 min and for one person?
The $240 was the office visit for 1, so we paid $960 plus lab work.
Posted by lyme_suz (Member # 7628) on :
We pay $10 per follow up visit, so it is just 30 for the 3 of us. It costs some in gas and food getting there. We have spectacular insurance thru BlueCross/BlueShield. My husband has and extremely long commute, but we can't give insurance up. I wasn't sure I should admit how little we pay. Don't anyone smack me. Seriously I thought it might help someone who might be considering job change to try to get bc/bs.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by lyme_suz: We pay $10 per follow up visit, so it is just 30 for the 3 of us.
But that's AFTER insurance, right?? we're talking about before.
Thanks, PAB. Glad there's only one of me!! Posted by JJ (Member # 602) on :
PAB,
OUCH! I was there October 2004 and it was $170. I have been trying to get in but always booked when I can go, so I am "on my own", but doing ok with it! I have tried to book 3 months out twice with no luck! He is a busy man!
Hope your appointment went well and improvements are being made!
JJ
Posted by skrwolf (Member # 1575) on :
Cecy,
I just sent you a PM - could you email me? I live in Tooele UT and am interested in comparing LLMD's. Thanks!
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