PRIVATE NEUROLOGY
Private Neurology vs. Medicare/HMO Practice
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ARE YOU GETTING VALUE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE DOLLAR?

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

Private Neurology
Medicare/HMO Practice
waiting time to get an appointment
1 - 2 Days
6 - 8 Weeks?
waiting time in office

0 - 5 Minutes

60 - 90 Minutes?
time spent with doctor
As Much As You Need
8 - 28 Minutes?
crowded overbooked waiting room
NO
Yes
House Calls
YES
No
get to see a real physician every time?
YES
Maybe - many use assistants

do you know what it will cost ahead of time?

YES - All of Our Fees are Posted on Website
No

written summary provided to patient at end of consultation?

YES
No

medical records totally private & confidential (non-covered entity under HIPAA)

YES
No
Physician works ONLY for the patient
YES
No - physician works for Medicare/HMO

medical care rationed or regulated by Medicare or HMO bureaucrats

NO
Yes
physician works for government

NO

Yes

services subject to Medicare or HMO hassles

NO

Yes

referral required

NO

referral may be required by HMO to see a specialist
special consulting services offered (bioethics consultation)
YES

No

100% of your healthcare dollar goes to YOUR healthcare
YES

No

A Third-Party-Free Practice