S Kim

Review of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Really really disappointed at their deceptive bill...

Really really disappointed at their deceptive billing practices! It borders on an insurance con and I can't say which side of the border it lands on. Had a positive experience with the Dr. for a sore eye but ..... Called beforehand asked about the cost. If no insurance was quoted $178 would not take payment on premises. Didn't receive bill had to return to hospital months later to pay. Now received additional and separate bill for Dr.'s fee??? $170 An overdue notice??? Are they kidding? For people with insurance they don't even know what they are being charged!

I've never even heard of being charged separately for the hospital and the Dr. I have to pay for the Dr. and the Dr.'s office now? It wasn't surgery, the Dr. flashed a light in the eye! Besides I inquired about the payment at least 3 separate times and again at the cashier when I went to the hospital cashier to ask about why I hadn't received a bill.

First time I was informed about a Dr.'s charge was when I got a late notice!!! I'm thinking they just sneak these charges on to the insurance bills

I don't mind paying for good medical care but sneaky practices mean you know you are doing something improper