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We participate in most health insurance plans and will be glad to submit a claim on your behalf. In many circumstances, you are responsible only for applicable co-payments and deductibles before the visit. However, not all insurance plans cover routine eye care, which would mean that, payment is required on the day of your exam for all services not covered. It is important to realize that insurance companies have different plans such as HMO’s, PPO’s, and PHO’s. Please check your insurance handbook or check with your insurance company before scheduling an appointment to be sure that we are a participating provider. It is important to bring your insurance cards with you for every office visit. Some plans require you to obtain authorization for services from your primary care provider (internist, family practitioner, pediatrician, etc.). It is your responsibility to obtain this authorization from your primary care provider. If this information is required by your insurance company, this must be done before you visit our office. Failure to obtain a valid referral may result in the patient being financially responsible for any charges incurred.

Private Insurance Carriers – No Insurance
Payment is expected at the time of your visit for all services and procedures unless prior arrangements are made. If you have insurance coverage through a carrier with which we do not have a participating agreement, we will provide you with a receipt which has procedure and diagnosis codes necessary to submit for reimbursement. Our insurance staff will be happy to assist you with instructions for completing your claim form. Most insurance companies will accept this statement with no additional forms needed.

Medicare
We are a participating provider with the Medicare program (accepts assignment). This means that, with a valid signature on file, we will file all claims, and accept the amount approved by Medicare. (Medicare pays 80% of the approved amount and the patient is responsible for the remaining 20% and any deductible not satisfied to date by the patient) Medicare covers all “medically necessary” services. Medicare does not cover routine eye exams and refractions (examination for glasses) and, therefore, payment for these examinations is due at the time of service. If you have a Medicare HMO for your health care coverage, a referral from your primary care physician is required for any medical eye care provided.

Refraction Policy
The refraction portion of the eye exam is performed to determine if glasses, or a change in your current spectacle correction, will provide the best possible vision of the eye. A written prescription is given if this would be helpful in improving an individual’s visual acuity level. Please be aware that most insurance plans, including Medicare, do not cover this portion of the eye examination. If you have a separate Vision Plan that covers routine eye examinations, please let us know since it may assist you with your eye care needs that are not covered by your medical plan.

For your convenience, we accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and bank debit cards.

Please bring all health insurance information with you. We will update and copy your insurance cards at each office visit. If you have any questions regarding Medicare and insurance policies and procedures, do not hesitate to ask. We will do our best to assist you. To speak with a representative in our billing department, you, you may call direct to (508) 677-1921 ext. 333.

Our Licensed Optometrists perform eye exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses, and provide care for minor eye emergencies and dry eye problems. Our Board Certified Ophthalmologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, age related macular degeneration (AMD), along with many other eye diseases and eye emergencies. They perform cataract surgery & lens implants including near vision correcting multifocal lens implants and astigmatism correcting toric lens implants for vision correction after cataract surgery. Our eye specialists also offer laser eye surgery such as LASIK for those who prefer clearer vision without having to depend on glasses or contact lenses. To help you look your best Center for Sight provides eye plastic surgery including blepharoplasty eyelid surgery or eyelifts. All of these specialized eye care services are offered by our Fellowship trained Corneal Surgeon, Retinal Specialist and Oculoplastic Surgeon.