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Title: FFS - Dr Peter Raphael (Dallas) ?
Post by: vjaya on August 10, 2017, 02:29:12 PM
Post by: vjaya on August 10, 2017, 02:29:12 PM
Hi Ladies, I am new to this forum. I need some help in making decision. Anyone have FFS experience with Dr Peter Raphael in Dallas ? I had Breast Aug & Trachea shave with him and I am satisfied with this work. But I don't see lot about him doing FFS in reviews & search. His office started working with insurance very recently and mine is pre-authorized by insurance. However he is out of network and I would have to co-pay a lot. I am little worried about the results. I can do this only once and have to get it right :)
Another question: I see lot of posts on Dr Spiegel accepting insurance. I had a skype consultation with him and he gave me a quote for FFS. His office does not send requisition to insurance and need approval letter from insurance. How do I get insurance to give the approval letter ? I have insurance from Anthem BCBS (TX). Do I need to call insurance -> Pre determination and give them the procedure codes/diagnostic codes myself ? I tried this for my breast augmentation/trachea shave and it went nowhere.
Another question: I see lot of posts on Dr Spiegel accepting insurance. I had a skype consultation with him and he gave me a quote for FFS. His office does not send requisition to insurance and need approval letter from insurance. How do I get insurance to give the approval letter ? I have insurance from Anthem BCBS (TX). Do I need to call insurance -> Pre determination and give them the procedure codes/diagnostic codes myself ? I tried this for my breast augmentation/trachea shave and it went nowhere.
Title: Re: FFS - Dr Peter Raphael (Dallas) ?
Post by: Colleen_definitely on August 10, 2017, 08:21:31 PM
Post by: Colleen_definitely on August 10, 2017, 08:21:31 PM
I have seen Dr Raphael's work first hand and it is very good. A friend of mine got quite a bit done and she looks great.
His protege's Dulin and Harris both supposedly also do very good work and are in network. I have a consult with them next month.
His protege's Dulin and Harris both supposedly also do very good work and are in network. I have a consult with them next month.
Title: Re: FFS - Dr Peter Raphael (Dallas) ?
Post by: Jacqueline on August 11, 2017, 12:11:07 PM
Post by: Jacqueline on August 11, 2017, 12:11:07 PM
Hi vjaya,
Welcome to the site.
Glad you got a response, it is a little beyond my experience. Perhaps if you can, you can pop over to the introductions category. Then we can get to know you better.
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With warmth,
Jacqui
Welcome to the site.
Glad you got a response, it is a little beyond my experience. Perhaps if you can, you can pop over to the introductions category. Then we can get to know you better.
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Title: Re: FFS - Dr Peter Raphael (Dallas) ?
Post by: vjaya on August 11, 2017, 06:11:25 PM
Post by: vjaya on August 11, 2017, 06:11:25 PM
Thanks Colleen_definitely and Jacqui for your response.