Question:
What is the estimated cost for WLS in Houston, TX?
I am a small business owner and can't find Insurance that will cover WLS, so I am looking at Self-Pay. I'm looking for an idea of what WLS will cost as well as recommendations of how to finance. Thanks. — Gail W. (posted on January 16, 2005)
January 16, 2005
well when i was going to pay for my surgery 3 years ago, after i was first
denied by my insurance company, I was quoted by cypress fairbanks hospital
20,000 and that would cover any and all of the hospital stay--4,000 for my
surgeon and would be extra for any meds, anethesilogist..did i spell that
right?? but luckily my insurance paid after an appeal...hope that helps
— tylerswife
January 16, 2005
I know you asked about Houston but Victoria is not far and my surgeon
offers a cash package that is very reasonable might call his office for
more information
Dr. McDaniel 1-800-555-1555 excellent surgeon and really not a long
wait...Nancy
— nefish
January 16, 2005
Hello, I too am a small business owner with no insurance. I live in
Louisiana and my husband and I both are going for surgery next week in
Monterrey, Mexico. We will be flying out of your home state Houston. The
doctor we have chosen is Dr. Roberto Rumbaut. We are very confident with
his credentials and have spoke to him at length over the phone. His
assitant Doralisa is wonderful and makes all the arrangments. We only had a
3 week wait from the day we called. The cost for lap rny is 14,000. Of
course you have to purchase your plane ticket which was $238 out of Houston
and pay for your hotel which is 70 a night for 8 nights. YOu have to be in
Monterrey a total of 10 days and 2 nights are spent in the hospital. I've
rambled on long enough but if I can answer anymore questions I would be
happy to. Doralisa's email address is [email protected] Good luck
with your search and keep us in your prayers on next Wednesday and
Thursday. Kim
— kimberly
January 16, 2005
Gail,
Email me at [email protected] I can give you several breakdowns I have
received from Houston surgeons.
— Gina A.
January 16, 2005
Hello Gail, I too am a small business owner with no Insurance. I am leaving
for Ensenada Baja California, Mexico on Feb 9. Dr. Alejandro Aguirre
Wallace will be performing my surgery. The total cost will be $10,362.00,
breakdown of charges are as followed $9400 includes medical stall and
hospital fee. Rosella is Dr. A's assisant and daughter she is so helpful.
Anytime I've sent her an email she has always been very prompt and
knowledgeable. She has setup my transportation to and from San Diego
airport for $350 (for 2 people). Even made my arrangements for an apartment
(7 days & 6 nights) that is only 4 blocks (5-8 mintue walk) away from
there office for a total of $612 which includes 3 days of nurse service and
local transportation. So the total not including airfare is $10,362.00.
If you would like further information there website is:
http://www.derivaciongastrica.com/english/index.html or you can email me
at: [email protected].
Good Luck with your journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Rhonda B.
January 16, 2005
Hello Gail, I too am a small business owner with no Insurance. I am leaving
for Ensenada Baja California, Mexico on Feb 9. Dr. Alejandro Aguirre
Wallace will be performing my surgery. The total cost will be $10,362.00,
breakdown of charges are as followed $9400 includes medical stall and
hospital fee. Rosella is Dr. A's assisant and daughter she is so helpful.
Anytime I've sent her an email she has always been very prompt and
knowledgeable. She has setup my transportation to and from San Diego
airport for $350 (for 2 people). Even made my arrangements for an apartment
(7 days & 6 nights) that is only 4 blocks (5-8 mintue walk) away from
there office for a total of $612 which includes 3 days of nurse service and
local transportation. So the total not including airfare is $10,362.00.
If you would like further information there website is:
http://www.derivaciongastrica.com/english/index.html or you can email me
at: [email protected].
Good Luck with your journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Rhonda B.
January 16, 2005
Hello Gail, I too am a small business owner with no Insurance. I am leaving
for Ensenada Baja California, Mexico on Feb 9. Dr. Alejandro Aguirre
Wallace will be performing my surgery. The total cost will be $10,362.00,
breakdown of charges are as followed $9400 includes medical stall and
hospital fee. Rosella is Dr. A's assisant and daughter she is so helpful.
Anytime I've sent her an email she has always been very prompt and
knowledgeable. She has setup my transportation to and from San Diego
airport for $350 (for 2 people). Even made my arrangements for an apartment
(7 days & 6 nights) that is only 4 blocks (5-8 mintue walk) away from
there office for a total of $612 which includes 3 days of nurse service and
local transportation. So the total not including airfare is $10,362.00.
If you would like further information there website is:
http://www.derivaciongastrica.com/english/index.html or you can email me
at: [email protected].
Good Luck with your journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Rhonda B.
January 16, 2005
Gail, I just had surgery in October. I recieved my insurance claims and the
hospital cost at Cy Fair Hospital was 12,000 and Dr.Wongsa was the same. He
may give discounts for self pay.
— TAMI M.
January 17, 2005
I have learned after going to school and woking as an health care insurance
technician you can ask for insurance rates. look up pay tables for
various insurances. Find out if you MD accepts capitated insurance plans.
If he dose this means he accepts the allowed ins. payment and reasonable
and customary. do reasearch, on your MD AND ON as many INS cos. you can!
— Melissa R.
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