PeopleClaim helps resolve consumer and commercial complaints against businesses, professionals, government agencies, or individuals by exposing bad business practices and unfair treatment. Aggrieved parties are invited to use PeopleClaim's dispute resolution process free of charge or choose premium options that may help resolve disputes faster.
Claimant's opinion: One-hour wait time for the appointment.
I made an error in my original text: the bill did NOT explain what a level 4 office visit was or why my visit was a level 4 visit. My experience with another physician several days later was entirely satisfactory. That doctor was on time, provided practical information I used to improve my health, and her charges were quite reasonable.
It's resolved in my mind. Their office continues to send bills and letters saying they'll turn it over to a collection agency and it will affect my credit. Last I spoke with the lady in the office, I explained that I was never going to send any more money. About $123 remains. I told her they can do anything they want. It matters not to me. Thanks for asking, Matt.
Did you read the claim Theresa?
Thanks for your thoughts. That isn't going to happen. The doctor was upset and annoyed at my choice to use PeopleClaim. At this point, his interest is that I pay the bill in full. I have paid half. I can't in good conscience pay any more, and I will rely on other sources for my health care.
Seems strange Dr Buck would be vindictive about you trying to resolve this matter in good faith. I don't know him or anything about him but I'd probably steer clear based upon what youre saying here
Do you mean "didn't not..." instead of "The bill did explain what a level 4 office visit was as opposed to any other level." What is a level 4 visit? Is that a standardized reimbursement code or something your MD uses for his own billing?
Unfortunately this happens all too often. Its likely just a revenue generator for your doctor to add on charges for the initial visit. They should have been more upfront with you in my opinion but I can't claim to know all the details. Personally, I probably wourld't visit this doctor if they don't fix this for you.
Assuming Sara T is correct with her excellent solution suggestion, I'd agree with her and suggest the Fairfield clinic consider it as a fair resolution.
Good luck.
seems more like they got a visit from a proctologist.....
Before I write anything more, I have to say that this is the first time I have been to a doctor in many years, so I'm not at all familiar with the medical system in the US and how it meshes with the health insurance industry. I have been addressing my health with Ayurveda with good results.As regards my claim: the physician responded, saying essentially that, after paying $125, I have the responsibility to pay the remainder of the charges: $123.00. My impression is that he was upset—and possibly hurt that I was not satisfied with his service—that I filed a complaint online: he described my method as "unfortunate." I don't feel obligated to pay the balance, but I'm not going to do battle with someone who is more interested in my money than my satisfaction. Doctors are people. They are fallible. They make mistakes. They work long hours and they may be over-tired and stressed like many people today.I appreciate your responses to my post, especially given my relative ignorance of how the medical machine works. When so many people go broke paying for medical care in the US, something is seriously wrong.
Naturally your doctor is upset and hurt. Why wouldn't he be? It is so much more pleasant when you bill someone and they pay it, without asking any questions. I looked at your complaint and the definition of a level IV office visit. From what you say, it does not appear that the doctor met the criteria for a level IV office visit. Therefore, I can only support the resolution suggested of 50% payment. If you have a free market health care system, then doctors must get used to free market scrutiny. If the service isn't worth what was paid, then it can (and should, for the sake of all patients) be disputed. End of story.
Return to case
Edit your profile (Your profile is 35% complete.) [FYI, you'll get a 100-point bonus when your profile includes your picture, a mini-bio, and one "knows-about" topic.]
retired mediator
40 Years In Business. Curious About Everything, Love Helping People Figure Things Out.
Paralegal
Former ATIP Intern, occasional contributor and moderator
S/W Developer At Ruhi Consultancy Services
I'm an indian NRI studying law.
I Love Me
BA Michigan, future JD from USC
Law Student at USC Gould School of Law
Law student at USC (LLM program)
Arbitrator, Mediator, With MBA, Master Of Dispute Resolution & Real Estate Broker License
Consumer Advocate
Consumer tech
Law student
Online mediator
Import/export, travel a lot, talk to everyone.
I love helping people resolve complex problems and seeing justice served.
Corporate & Entertainment Attorney // Arbitrator & Mediator
Marquette University Law Student
Software Engineer, Technical Architect, SEO
Auto Dealer
3rd Year Law Student with an interest in healthcare law
law,finance,internet
I Love Helping Mediate Cases In Real Estate, Investments And Divorce
Software Engineer
Covert & Covert LLC
Mediation student. Disputes shouldn't end up in either court or acrimony.
Medical doctor; research expert; justice advocate
Retired Lawyer. Now mediating civil cases in Europe
paralegal with 8 years experience in consumer and personal injury law
MASTER student in Conflict Resolution, Mediation Training, Business Negotiator
engineer, mediator, cricket fan
Owner at Economic and Financial Technology Consulting LLC
I graduate from law school in 2 weeks. I have taken mediation and negotiation classes.
Sxsxs
welcome to hell ...
I'm a soliciter in the UK.
Co-Editor-in-Chief at USC Business Law Advisor
Representing The Interests Of Individuals By Investigating & Addressing Complaints.
An LLM Student who loves helping people resolve their disputes through a fair process.
Real estate
CEO and Co Founder of PeopleClaim.
Pre Law Student
Law Student in Los Angeles, CA looking forward to helping solve people's issues.
A business owner who believes in integrity and honesty in practice.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas vel nibh ut risus euismod fermentum. Vestibulum tincidunt ipsum lorem. Donec vehicula scelerisque urna, ut convallis elit finibus vel. Mauris a vehicula est. Donec fringilla at neque et pharetra. Sed gravida ultrices ex.
Get a public mediator profile. Anyone can apply.
Join our community and start resolving disputes — it's free and fast.
Let the PeopleClaim community help resolve your dispute.
Engage the other party and use powerful tools to negotiate the best resolution.
Post your case online and get help from legal professionals, industry experts, consumers & advocates competing to find the best resolution to your claim.
Lets you mediate your case privately with the help of our professional mediators and industry experts.
Find the best community-reviewed professionals near you to resolve your issue in private online mediation or traditional court/mediation.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart.
I am (not) alone, and I feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine...~ Goethe
Would you like to suggest how this case should be resolved?
Would you like to add a comment or solution?
PeopleClaim is a new way to resolve disputes online without lawyers or mediators. By inviting suggestions from the public, disputing parties get ideas that can lead to settlement – and the person(s) who contributed them can win a reward.
Here's what to do: Read the case (left side of page). Then go to the bottom of the page and enter your suggestion in the space provided. Click the Solution button.
Your suggestion will be sent to both parties and will post on the claim. If the two sides agree to settle based on your suggestion, you're eligible to win. Note: Cash rewards may be split among more than one person if settlement depends on ideas from more than one contributor. If you have a claim of your own to resolve, click here.
You can submit up to three solutions / rebuttal, you would like to settle or to be voted on.
Add your solution / rebuttal: