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It took about 10 days to get my approval I think. I'm confused by your post, I just saw Dr Metz a few days ago...As long as you've done all the pre-requirements (6 months of weightloss classes etc) you'll get approved. The office staff is very thorough and will make sure everything is golden! I'm very happy with the level of treatment that I've received there!! Best of luck to you your Dec. date will be here before you know it!
God bless!
Deb
Hi, that's strange because I received a call from Dr. Long's assistant I think her name was Christie, she said that as of today which was Friday, November 2nd Dr. Metz is no longer with us. And we talked about rescheduling everything with Dr. Long. Maybe something else is happening....
On that note...the office staff is awesome!!! I am getting very excited about December, but just a little worried because of no answer yet from the insurance company. I have done everything I was expected to do so we shall see. Maybe because my surgery date was so far out from the finishing of my last class they are taking their time? Thank you for your response I really appreciate it!
on 9/15/13 9:04 am
I am on medicad and need a lap band really bad I am 149Lbs and I am 5'0 and other dr's I have seen said I should be at 105 to 110Lbs I have tried pills to loss weight and nothing is seeming to help I need help by looking for a dr that will help me since I am on medicaid if anyone knows a dr that will help me here in Aurora,Co I would appreciate it thanks please email me @ [email protected]
Surgeon
Name: Dr. Richard Tillquist
If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid: Medicaid (I have Medicaid and am scheduled for 12/18/13)
Phone number: (303) 789-1877
Facility: Swedish Medical Center
Address: 601 E Hampden Ave #470, Englewood, CO 80113
Psychologist
Facility: Wellshire Behavioral Services
If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid: Medicaid
Phone number: 303 504-6565
Address: 4141 East Dickenson Place Denver, CO 80222
Rhiannon VSG 12/18/13 ~ Mo 1 -35lbs ~ Mo 2 -15lbs ~ Mo 3 -13lbs ~ Mo 4 -8lbs ~ Mo 5 -9lbs ~ Mo 6 -6lbs ~ Mo 7 -8lbs
If we all liked the same things, what fun would life be?
Western Slope Area
Name: Dr Shaio, Dr Hanosh, Dr Hanly
If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid: Medicaid for sure (HMO is easier to get approved through, per their facility)
Phone number 970-298-6400
Facility: St. Mary's Bariatric and Metabolic Center
Located in Grand Junction, CO
As I understand it, Medicaid requires:
6 months of supervised diets (which this center offers)
a BMI of 35 or more with comorbidity
or a BMI of 40 or more without co-morbidity.
I was just approved by Colorado Medicaid for RNY surgery. The office staff put in the request for prior authorization on 10/7/10 and my letter came in the mail this past week. The prior auth is dated 10/14/2010. There is no longer any 6 month waiting period or requirement for medically supervised diet, but you do have to be at least 100 pounds overweight or have co-morbidities to get the surgery covered if you are under a certain BMI.
My surgery date is 12/14/2010...after a decade of being told no by private insurers. Medicaid is paying 100%.
Dr. Matthew A Metz
The Bariatric & Metabolic Center of Colorado
Sierra Medical Office Buliding
9399 Crown Crest Blvd. #110
Parker CO 80138
Phone: 303-269-4370
866-681-0294
FYI--Dr. Metz is WONDERFUL as is his staff. He is currently on the board is writing the Medicaid guidelines for bariatric surgery.
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
