COST ESTIMATES

There are 3 to 5 levels of evaluation and management services (E/M). Norfolk Family Medicine Providers select an E/M office level visit from six different key factors: history, examination, medical decision-making, counseling, coordination of care, and time. Our providers have the training, commitment, and medical knowledge required to help our patients maintain optimal health and to treat illness or injury for a return to health.

Here are some examples of visits and their probable costs:

New patient acute illness (i.e. sore throat, cough, cold, or ear ache)
$101.00 plus any lab or tests ordered
Established patient acute illness
$95.00 plus any lab or tests ordered

Blood pressure checks are free unless the nurse needs to consult a provider to discuss medication changes or any other problems you might be experiencing. If a provider is consulted there is a $33.00 charge.

45 year old female desiring an annual physical
New patient - $198.00 plus Pap smear and any other lab/tests ordered
Established patient - $153.00 plus Pap smear and any other lab/tests ordered

Wart removal - Your insurance company considers this a procedure, not an office visit
$145.00 for 1-14 warts

Obstetrical Care
$2525.00 for total OB package
This includes: Prenatal care (up to 13 visits), normal vaginal delivery, and routine post partum care.
Does not include: First visit with mid-level provider to obtain medical history, lab work done periodically throughout your pregnancy, any procedures or additional care should your pregnancy become complicated or high risk.

PAYMENT POLICY

In order to provide the best possible service for our patients, we have recently revised our payment policy. Please take note of our current policy and plan accordingly for future visits.

FULL PAYMENT is expected at the time of service for all services unless one of the following exceptions applies:

1. You have private insurance and have met your deductible for the current year. If you have a co-pay, we ask that you pay your co-pay at the time of service.
   
   NOTE: We will file your charges with your primary insurance company as a service to you. You will need to follow-up with your insurance company in 2 to 3 weeks to make sure that the claim is received and is being processed. You will also need to make sure that you keep our office updated on any new insurance information to avoid denial of a claim.
   
   
2. Payment arrangements are made with our office prior to your visit with a medical provider.
   
   NOTE: If your appointment is scheduled through the phone nurse and you cannot pay for your visit at the time of service, please ask to speak with the front office prior to your visit in regards to making arrangements for a payment plan.
   
   
3. You are on Medicaid and have shown the receptionist your card.

All outstanding private balances are subject to a finance charge of 1.33% monthly.

If you make payment arrangements with the receptionist a payment must be made on your account every 30 days in order for your account to remain in good standing with NFM.

Fees

Our office operates on a “fee for service” basis. The cost of your visit is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the amount of time required to deal with your problem, the number of problems, the complexity and chronicity of your problem(s), the cost of materials and equipment, diagnostic tests ordered, and the risk of your problem(s) and the medications used to treat the problem(s). You will be charged at the end of your visit and may request a copy of the charge ticket for your records if you so desire.