Frequently Asked Questions
Below are questions frequently asked by our patients. If your question is not listed or not answered here please contact us at our office (225) 769-1090. |
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What does the acronym ENT stand for?
Otolaryngology - better known as Ear, Nose & Throat - is a specialized area of medicine that treats disorders of the passageways of the head and neck |
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What about referrals?
The success of any practice depends on new patients referred to us by the satisfied friends and family of the patients we have now. We welcome and appreciate your referrals. |
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What is your payment policy?
We accept cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa and Discover. Our bookkeeping department will be happy to assist you in setting up payment plans when necessary.
Should you need surgery, we will provide you with information on our fee, and will submit your insurance claim for you. Our insurance department will help you receive maximum benefits available under your policy. |
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Which insurance plans are you affiliated with?
We are participating physicians in the following insurance groups:
PPO'S:
1st Health Network Aetna Arcadia Best Care (Beechstreet) Blue Cross-PPO Choicecare (Humana) Cigna Coventry Employers Health Network Evolutions (Guardian) Fara (Richards & Associates) GEHA (PPO USA) Gilsbar 360 HPO, Ltd. Humana Ochsner - LA Intergrated Health Plan Local 102 La State Employees (PPO) Managed Care, Inc. MCM Maxcare Med Comp USA Multiplan NPPN Omnet/LWCC People's Health PPO Plus PPO USA Synergy (W/C) United Heathcare USA Managed Healthcare Vantage Health Plan, Inc. Verity/VHN
HMO's:
Aetna Blue Cross Cigna Coventry Vantage Health Plan, Inc. |
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Do you accept Medicare?
Yes, we are participating physicians with Medicare. |
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