Referral:
How many children do you have:
Patient Contact
We may contact you to provide appointment reminders, treatment information, billing and payment information, or for patient satisfaction surveys.
Assignment and Release
I, the undersigned, certify that I (or my dependent) have insurance coverage and assign directly to Beaton Podiatry Center Inc dba Advanced Podiatry and Wound Care all insurance benefits, if any, otherwise payable to me for services rendered, I understand that I am financially responsible for all charges whether or not paid by insurance. I hereby authorize the doctor to release all information necessary to secure payment of my benefits. I authorize the use of this signature on all insurance claim submissions
Allowed Uses and Disclosures of Your Medical Information:
In addition to the above, your medication information may be used or disclosed for emergency treatment; when we are required by law to treat you, we attempt to obtain consent, and if we are unable to obtain consent due to substantial communication barriers and consent for treatment is implied under the circumstances or we created or received the information in treatment.
You have the right to:
We are responsible for:
Medicare and Insurance Authorization
I request that payment of authorized Medicare or insurance benefits be made to me on my behalf to Beaton Podiatry Center Inc dba Advanced Podiatry and Wound Care for any service furnished to me by that physician. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to be released to the Health Care Financing Administration and its agents; the information needed to determine these benefits or the benefits payable for any related services. I understand my signature request that payment be made and authorizes release of medical information necessary to pay the claim. If ‘other health insurance’ is indicated in item 9 of the HCFA-1500 form, or elsewhere on other approved claim forms or electronically submitted claims, my signature authorized releasing of the information to the insurer or agency shown. In Medicare assigned cases, the physician, agency shown, or supplier agrees to accept the charge determination of the Medicare carrier as based upon the charge determination of the Medicare Carrier.
Failure to Keep Scheduled Appointments
If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, we ask that you please notify our office; at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. Should you fail to provide proper notice, you will be charged $50.00 for the time that was allotted to you. By not contacting our office to cancel or reschedule your appointment, those in need of a time slot are unfortunately unable to see us. Thank you for your cooperation. I have read the above policies and I understand and agree to these policies.
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Medical History
Podiatric History
How long has chief complaint been present?
Foot Disorder Please indicate which foot problems you now have or had in the past.
Medical History (cont.)
How much alcohol do you consume?
CONSENT
I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I give permission to Dr. William Beaton or Dr. Bella Worman to perform such procedures as may be deemed necessary in the diagnosis and/or treatment of my feet.
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Review of Systems
For new patients, established patients who may be having a new problem, or our patients who haven’t been seen for a while, we need to update our records as to your general medical health. In each area, if you are not having any difficulties, please circle “No.” If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed, PLEASE SELECT YES. If you have any questions about this, please ask one of the technicians or the doctor.
Constitutional
Dermatologic
Neurologic
Musculoskeletal
Thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider. We are committed to your treatment being successful. Please understand that payment of your bill is considered part of your treatment. The following is a statement of our financial policy which we require you to sign prior to any treatment.
All patients must complete our information packet and produce all insurance cards and id prior to seeing the doctor
CUSTOM MADE PRODUCTS (SHOES, INSERTS, ORTHOTICS, ETC.) ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
24 Hours notice is required in the event you cannot keep your appointment. If notice is not given in a timely manner there is a mandatory $50.00 no show fee.
ALL returned checks have a $25.00 processing fee applied to the account.
Non insurance patients (self pay) full payment is due at time of service. We accept cash, check, credit card, etc.
Regarding insurance
We may accept assignment of insurance benefits. ALL co pays, coinsurance and deductibles are due at the time of service. In the event that your insurance is not in network you will be considered self pay. The balance is your responsibility whether your insurance company pays or not. Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. We are not a third party to that contract. Please be aware that some, perhaps all, of the services provided may be non covered services and not considered reasonable under your insurance program.
Usual and customary rates
Our practice is committed to providing the best treatment for our patients and we charge what is usual and customary for our area. You are responsible for payment regardless of any insurance company’s arbitrary determination of usual and customary rates.
Adult patients
Adult patients are responsible for their portion of payment at the time of service depending of self pay or insurance coverage.
Minor patients
The accompanying parent or guardian is responsible for full payment. For non accompanying minors, non emergency treatment will be denied.
Thank you for understanding our financial policy. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. I have read the financial policy. I understand and agree to this financial policy:
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