Question:
i need help

my insurance requires a letter of support from my pcp i haven't really been seeing an MD i have been seeing a PA so i went to a MD in his office and he has never dealt with gastric bypass. he wants me to finish all tests first but all i need is a letter of support for my insurance now not after the tests are finished the test aren't required by my insurance the letter is . what should i do?    — angela W. (posted on March 25, 2004)

March 25, 2004
Does your doctor realize you just need this for the insurance? If so, and he/she still doesn't want to do it, then I'd try another doctor.
   — Carlita

March 26, 2004
You need to go see a Doctor that knows about Gastric Bypass, and one that fully supports your decision. Because he/she will be the one following you after your surgery. He/She need to know which medications you can and can not take. How much to decrease your current medication if any. And you need to trust this person. Good luck :)
   — Skye P.

March 26, 2004
Ask the PA to write the letter for you. I am a Nurse Practitioner and I write letters to insurance companies all the time and have never been rejected, b/c I am not a Dr.
   — Kerijohnson