First Dental Visit – Your Initial Consultation with Dr. Miller

Your appointment usually will consist of a thorough dental examination and review of your treatment options. If necessary, treatment can be done or started the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require further evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

• Any x-rays taken by a previous dentist, if applicable.
• A list of medications you are presently taking.
• If you have dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to treatment (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e., heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.).

If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional x-rays are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.

Dental Insurance Information

At North Austin Dentistry we make every effort to provide you with the finest care and the most convenient financial options. To accomplish this we work hand-in-hand with you to maximize your insurance reimbursement for covered procedures. If you have any problems or questions, please ask our staff. They are well informed and up-to-date.

Please call if you have any questions or concerns regarding your initial visit.

Please provide us your dental insurance information at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we can expedite benefits verification and your reimbursement.

Dentist Financial Policy and Payment Options

For your convenience, we accept:

• Cash
• Personal Checks
• Major Credit Cards
• HSA or FSA

Payment is expected at the time services are performed. When more extensive dental care is necessary, financial arrangements can be made with our office.

We also offer convenient online payment for our established patients.

Insurance

As a service to our patients, our practice accepts most dental insurance programs, including non-managed care and PPO out-of-network. We are not part of any managed care network. Our accounting staff will prepare all the necessary forms for your dental benefit claims.

However, we respectfully remind you that your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated. Our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so that you will know what your benefits will be.

The fees charged for services rendered to those who are insured are the usual and customary fees charged to all our patients for similar services. Your policy may base its allowances on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees. You should be aware that different insurance companies vary greatly in the types of coverage available. Also, some companies take care of claims promptly while others delay payment for several months.

Financing with CareCredit

We’re pleased to offer our patients CareCredit, North America’s leader in patient payment plans. CareCredit lets you begin your treatment immediately – then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget.
Like a credit card, but better:

• Low minimum monthly payments
• No-interest financing if paid within 12 months (Additional plans may be available)
• No up-front costs, pre-payment penalties or annual fees

CareCredit works like a credit card, but is exclusive for healthcare services. With no up-front costs, no pre-payment penalties, and no annual fees. CareCredit lets you pay over time and frees up cash and credit cards for the other things you want or need.

CareCredit offers low monthly payment plans for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance, including dental treatment. Plus, you can use your card again and again to pay for additional treatment for yourself or family members in any CareCredit practice.

Learn more by contacting our Austin office.

Financing with Sunbit

We’ve partnered with Sunbit as an additional payment option for our patients with or without dental insurance. It’s quick and easy to apply online with immediately information about your approval for financing. There’s no hard credit check and an 85% approval rate. Call our office with questions or visit their website to learn more and apply. Smile now and pay over time with Sunbit.