Nickolas S. Maskas DDS, MD
337-888-4771
Financial Information
Thank you for choosing Louisiana Oral & Implant Surgery. The fees in our office are based on the care, skill, time, and judgment necessary to help treat your condition. The fee(s) for your particular treatment will be discussed and a detailed estimate shall be provided to you prior to any treatment. As with any legitimate business, payment is due at the time service is rendered unless other arrangements have been made in advance. We also offer 100% financing on any procedure through Care Credit. An important part of our commitment to you is making the cost of optimal care as easy and manageable for our patients as possible by offering several payment options.
Payment Options: We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We also offer convenient financing options through Care Credit. Our goal is to help patients obtain the care they need in a timely manner.
100% Financing:
Please know that every procedure at Louisiana Oral and Implant Surgery can be 100% financed through Care Credit. This means that your up-front out-of-pocket cost for any procedure can be minimal.
Insurance Information:
Louisiana Oral & Implant Surgery does not participate with any dental or medical insurance plan (including Medicare/Medicaid). As a courtesy to our patients, we will file for insurance reimbursement to our patients. We will work with your carrier to maximize your benefit. Please note that if your services with us are covered by your dental or medical insurance, our services are still rendered and charged in full to you, the patient, and not the insurance company. Your insurance company will reimburse you (if covered). You are responsible for 100% of fees at time of service rendered.
Please bring your insurance information to your first office visit so that we can expedite your reimbursement.
Financial Policy:
Please carefully read our financial policy (see below)
Please call Louisiana Oral & Implant Surgery at (337)-888-4771 if you have any questions or concerns regarding your initial visit.
Louisiana Oral & Implant Surgery Financial Policy:
The following is a detailed description of our financial policy. Please read carefully:
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As any legitimate business endeavor, we expect to be fully reimbursed for 100% of the agreed upon fees for the services we render.
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We promise to be clear and unambiguous regarding fees and your financial responsibility before treatment.
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We reserve the right to collect payment before services are rendered.
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Our full fee is due at the time of service rendered in all cases unless prior arrangements have been made.
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We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
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We also offer financing options for our patients through Care Credit.
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Care Credit can allow you to finance 100% of your procedure cost interest-free.
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Louisiana Oral & Implant Surgery does not participate with any dental or medical insurance plan (including Medicare/Medicaid).
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Please remember that you are fully responsible for all fees charged by our office at the time of service regardless of your insurance coverage.
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Even if you have dental or medical insurance, 100% of fees are due from the patient at the time of service.
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As a courtesy to patients, we will file / submit your claim to your insurance company for you for direct reimbursement to you, the patient.
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We will do so in a timely manner, and in a way that maximizes reimbursement to you.
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Not all services are a covered benefit. Benefits will vary on different insurance plans. It is your responsibility to verify your insurance coverage.
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All unpaid charges accrue 10% per week finance charge.
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Delinquent accounts are defined as remaining balances that do not comply with the agreement stated here or accounts that have incorrect or no forwarding address.
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All delinquent accounts will be reported to credit bureaus which will reflect on your credit score.
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The following fees are added to delinquent accounts:
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$30.00 service charge for accounts sent to Credit Bureau
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All attorney, court, and miscellaneous collection costs
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We understand that temporary financial problems may affect your ability to make timely payments on your account. We ask that you contact us if you encounter such problems so that we may assist you in the management of your account.
We appreciate your trust and the opportunity to serve you. If you have any questions or need assistance regarding your account, please contact our office at (337)-888-4771.