We have used the Woodinville Primary care as our source of medical care for several years. Fortunately, we are healthy and don't require medical care very often. Everytime we have been there, there has been a billing issue. First, my husband went for a general physical. At the end, when asked, do you have any questions? He did ask one, therefore was charged two office visits. Then was also charged for lab tests which were actually for a patient seen before him. We got the lab tests, the billing was corrected, but the results could not be "erased" off his record - and that guy had medical issues. I went in for a simple office visit and was charged a "new patient" fee. That was corrected but my 20 minute visit still cost $130 - they took my pulse, listened to my heart and lungs, had me fill out a one page photocopied questionaire and wrote a prescription. When I questioned the charge, and asked it to be reviewed, billing informed me they would not argue about their fees and said goodbye. No wonder our medical system is in the condition it is when they charge over $10 per minute for a simple issue - and you cannot question the charges or get an estimate prior to your visit (I had asked about the office visit fee prior to going, and was quoted something much less, billing replied that they can't tell you costs until after your visit). The doctors do genuinely seem concerned about your health and wellbeing but their billing practices are not transparent and result in more fees than expected. Watch your wallet when you go in the door.
Pros: knowledgeable and attentive doctors
Cons: billing errors and nickel/diming billing practices
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