Insurance and Fees
At Advanced Endocrinology, we accept a wide range of health insurance plans to ensure our patients have access to high-quality care.
Currently, we are in network with: Maryland Medicaid (accepted as secondary insurance only), Medicare (CMS), Aetna Commercial Insurances, Aetna Medicare Advantage plans, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, GEHA, Humana, Humana Military/Tricare, Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Multiplan and United Healthcare. Please note that from February 1, 2025, we will be in-network with United Medicare plans. We are not in-network with Aetna Better Health of MD. Patients insured with TriCare East Medicare Plans will have to use their Out of Network Benefits.
Given that there are so many options within insurance plans, it is best to send us a copy of your card as soon as you make an appointment or have any change in coverage to confirm that we are in-network with your carrier.
Fee Schedule | (in US$s) |
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Self Pay New Patients | Total Charge or Minimum $300 |
Out of Network - New Patients | Total Charge or Minimum $300 |
Self Pay Established Patients | Total Charge or Minimum $200 |
Out of Network Established Patients | Total Charge or Minimum $200 |
Missed/Late Cancellation (within 48 hrs) New Patient Appointment | $150 |
Missed Follow Up Appointment | $100 |
Late Cancellation of Follow Up Appointment - within 48 hours | $75 |
Late Payment Finance Charge per Visit | $10 |
Payment Options:
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and personal checks. We accept Cash as well. although it is our least preferred way of being paid for our medical services.
Credit Card-on-File
We encourage patients to keep a credit card on file to make the checkout process easier, faster, and more efficient. For small amounts, you may not receive statements from us, but you will continue to receive your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance carrier once your claim has been processed, detailing the charges and payments made on your behalf.
At check-in, we will: scan the credit card of your choice, including your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) card. After your insurance has paid their portion, we will charge the balance owed to your card on file. If requested, we will email a receipt for the charge. Your credit card information will always be fully protected by our off-site, card-processing partners. No information regarding credit cards are stored on our computers or servers, as required by industry standards (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard – PCI-DSS).
Financial Sustainability
Patients or their legal representatives are fully responsible for all charges incurred for services provided by Advanced Endocrinology. Please review our financial policies, payment timelines, and terms for delinquent accounts below.
1. Payment Expectations at the Time of Service
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Due at Check-In: Payment is expected at the time of your visit for all current charges, as well as any outstanding prior balances.
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Pre-Calculated Responsibility: If your insurance plan provides immediate cost breakdowns, we may request your estimated share when you schedule or arrive for your appointment.
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Subsequent Visits: If you attend a new appointment with an existing balance, you will be asked to pay both the new visit fees and the past-due amount.
2. Billing and Statements
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Statement Issuance: Following your visit, a digital or paper statement will be generated as soon as your insurance carrier determines your final patient responsibility.
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Due Date: All outstanding balances are due immediately upon receipt of the statement.
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Convenient Payments: You can securely view and pay your bills at any time via our Patient Portal.
3. Delinquent Accounts, Fees, and Collections
Please review our strict timeline and policies for unpaid accounts to avoid disruptions to your care:
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After 60 Days: A flat $10 finance charge will be automatically added to any balance left unpaid 60 days after the statement generation date.
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After 75 Days: Accounts with outstanding balances exceeding 75 days will be referred to an outside collections agency.
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Discharge from Practice: If an account remains unpaid and delinquent, we reserve the right to discharge you as a patient or restrict you from scheduling future appointments, unless a formal, approved payment arrangement has been established.
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