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This is a modern practice model that Dr. Abuav is passionate about. It inspires strong doctor-patient relationships because bureaucracy is blocked. How? Dr. Abuav has opted out of Medicare and discontinued contracts with private insurance companies.
A direct care model is simple. It is no more complicated than eating at your favorite restaurant. You stop in, get service, and you pay for it. Direct patient care practices operate much the same way. No hidden fees, no surprise bills, no co-pays or insurance cards. Just straightforward medical care when you need it. This is NOT a concierge model. There is NO membership fee.
Direct care models are free market based. In a free market, no one forces people to buy a product, nor does it tell consumers where to buy it or how they must use it. Why should it be different with healthcare? And yet it is different in the traditional medical model.
Direct care models decrease costs by cutting out the overhead that comes with insurance companies and regulations. Prices can be kept reasonably low and transparent because of lower overhead costs. Prices are published on this website, so that you can make an informed decision.
Dr. Abuav DOES believe that medical insurance is beneficial but feels that we have lost sight of the proper place for insurance. Like car, life and disability insurance, the role of medical insurance should be reserved for large, expensive, and catastrophic events- not typical day-to-day care. Could you imagine using your car insurance to pay for gas, oil changes or new tires? The result would be unaffordable car insurance costs, lack of price transparency, over-utilization of services and subsequent insurance control of the care of your vehicle. This is exactly what has transpired in medicine.
The direct care model type of practice model allows Dr. Abuav to spend more quality time face-to-face with patients. There is less time waiting for your appointment. You can often book a same-day or next day appointment, and you will be seen at your appointment time. Your time is valuable, and Dr. Abuav appreciates that.
Pricing:
Note to Medicare Patients: All Medicare patients will need to sign a ”Medicare Private Contract” every 2 years while under Dr. Abuav’s care. This contract demonstrates understanding that Dr. Abuav is non-partipating in all Medicare programs, and that no reimbursement for services may be sought through Medicare. Unfortunately, Dr. Abuav may not see Medicare patients if this contract is not signed.
Flexibility in lab fees: You have options. You may use your insurance for bloodwork and pathology fees, or we have deeply discounted cash fees. Self-pay, uninsured, and patients with high deductibles benefit most from this flexibility.
Credit Card Processing fees: In order for Dr. Abuav to keep her prices low, she has contracted with CardX for card processing. CardX charges 3% credit card acceptance fee for the convenience of using a credit card. There is no additional fee for debit card, FSA, HSA debit cards, cash or personal check payments.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 877-696-6775.
Fee schedule updated October 20, 2023:
Visit Description | Fee | Notes: |
New Patient | $325 | Full skin examination, suspicious spots, rashes, acne, hair loss, or multiple issues. This appointment type will give us plenty of time to cover all of your concerns and allow for minor procedures as well. |
Established Patient, Straightforward | $225 | 1 straightforward problem, stable rash follow-up, and medication refills. Do not book this appointment type for a full skin examination. |
Established Patient, Comprehensive | $325 | Full skin examination, rashes, hair loss, a complex problem, or multiple issues. This appointment type will give us plenty of time to cover all of your concerns and allow for minor procedures as well. |
Autoimmune 2nd Opinion Consultation | $650 | Generally required for autoimmune or high-level consultation for medical condition (additional record review fees and biopsy fees may apply). This is a 1 hour visit. |
Cosmetic Consultation | $325 | New patients desiring cosmetic treatments are REQUIRED to book a cosmetic consultation, so that Dr. Abuav has the opportunity to provide her expert opinion. Procedures may be performed the same day as time allows. If you plan to have any treatments done the same day as your consultation, please advise us so that we may schedule the appropriate amount of time to meet your needs. Cosmetic procedure fees are NOT included in the consultation fee. |
*Pathology fee is not included in pricing. For general pathology, not requiring additional work-up, the fee is $95 per specimen. You may, however, elect to have your pathology fees submitted and paid by your insurance (for commercial PPO plans and Medicare A/B plans)
Procedure Description | Fee |
Shave removal or biopsy, non-facial body area* | $100 |
Shave removal or biopsy on the face* | $125 |
Punch biopsy of lesion w/suture (suture removal is included)* | $175 first lesion, $125 for additional lesions |
Destruction of lesions with liquid nitrogen, simple | $75 |
Destruction of lesions with liquid nitrogen, moderate | $150 |
Destruction of lesions with liquid nitrogen, complex | $300-$500 |
Single skin tag removal | $100 |
Skin tag removal in 1 location (e.g. both underarms) | $250 |
Skin tag removal in multiple locations or extensive removal of single location | $500 |
Milia extraction, single lesion | $75 |
Milia extraction up to 5 lesions | $250 |
Milia extraction (extensive), acne surgery, destruction of sebaceous hyperplasia or seborrheic keratoses (full face or neck treatment) | $750 |
Simple intralesional injection of Kenalog (fewer than 10 injections) | $95 |
Extensive intralesional injection of Kenalog (e.g. scalp) | $220 |
Intramuscular injection of Kenalog (per 40 mg) | $80 |
Patch testing discussion fee | $325 |
Incision & Drainage of cyst or abscess | $300 for simple; $400 for complex |
Cyst surgery <3 cm* | $750 |
Cyst surgery >3 cm* | $1000 |
Skin cancer or mole removal surgery <1 cm* | $750 |
Skin cancer or mole removal surgery >1 cm* | $1000 |
| Pathology fees (per specimen) | $95 (or use insurance) |
| Laboratory draw fee (for bloodwork) | $20 |
| In-office microscopy (fungus, yeast, scabies) | $20 |
| Outside record review (non-autoimmune) | $50 |
| Outside record review (autoimmune)—please email records ahead of appointment | $100-$200 |
| Prior authorization for medications (or we have cash-based options outside of your insurance to avoid this fee) | $25 |
| Biologics Prior Authorization fee | $125/year |
| Disability and FMLA paperwork (per document) | $50/document |
| Telephone discussion with Dr. Abuav | $50/5 minutes |
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