Here are my opinions of Dr Singiser as a conscientious patient. My dentist referred me to Singiser. I have great insurance but Singiser exceeded reasonable and customary for every procedure. My dentist was shocked at how much Singiser was charging and said another patient complained about being referred to Singiser for high fees in the same week!
My dentist referred me to another Periodontist with whom I am very happy. Singiser?s charges were DOUBLE that of the the other Periodontist. My second opinion preauthorization was about $3000. Singiser?s preauthorization was about $6000. The procedures were similar.
The fees I complained about were for an initial perio exam and would have been paid by my insurance company at $100%, however, there was a footnote that Singiser?s fees exceeded reasonable and customary fees ($90) by $45.50. That is 1.5 times higher than reasonable and customary!
I asked Singiser to adjust his charges; he said no. He sent a bill telling me he would send it to collection if not paid immediately. I paid $10 of the remaining $45 charges with a note that I was protesting his high fees. Today I received a letter from a collection agency even though I made a payment! I have very good credit.
It?s up to you, but if you decide to go to Dr. Singiser, I?m simply giving you a heads up to ask his fees first. If they seem high to you, let your referring dentist know and get a second opinion. You may find the same thing I found. I?m lucky that I stopped it all at the initial perio exam. I have more important things to do with $3000 in these tough times.
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