Anthony Bailey D.D.S.
Smile improvement is our forté!
FAQ
- Q: I am a new patient, what can I expect at my first visit?
- A: New patients 25 and older in age are brought in to meet the dentist for a comprehensive exam and any necessary x-rays. Your concerns are evaluated and treatment is recommended by the dentist, based on your dental needs. We are fully ADA compliant and wheel-chair accessible.
- Q: I have dental insurance. Do you accept dental insurance?
- A: As a service to you, we will file your insurance. At the time of service we will collect your deductible and at least 20% of total charges. (Some procedures require a 50% payment) We are participating providers with Anthem of Virginia, and a Premiere Provider with Delta Dental. Additionally, Drs. Bailey and Walerko are participating providers with United Concordia. If your insurance pays more than the balance due, you may request a refund or carry a credit on your account for future work. Even if we are non-participating with your insurance we will, as a courtesy, file all necessary forms for you.
- Q: My explanation of benefits from my insurance company says you exceed the UCR. Explain that.
- A: Some dental plans are based on a chart or schedule of fees developed by third party payers. For this reason, you may receive a lower percentage of the reimbursement level indicated in your dental plan. For example, if your plan states that it will pay 80% of the cost of dental treatment, it means 80% of the fee as determined by the insurance company, and not the actual fee charged by our office. Most of our fees are close to the UCR. Our Business Office Staff is capable of generating estimates of treatment costs and your estimated insurance benefits, for your budgeting concerns.
- Q: I have a problem after hours, what do I do?
- A: In case of extreme dental emergencies, you can call Bedford Memorial Hospital, 586-2441. One of our dentists on call will return your call. Our dentists have been on call for Bedford Memorial Hospital for 27 years. An emergency is classified by dental pain that keeps you awake at night, extreme swelling or injury that cannot wait until the next morning.
- Q: Are you more expensive than other dentists?
- A: The value of the services you receive is important to us. Our fees are based on the overhead involved in this practice, the treatment plan selected and the time it takes us to provide you with the necessary dental care. They are structured to be competitive with the average level of fees in our area.
- Q: I am concerned about the health risks of having x-rays, do you have an alternative?
- A: We now use digital radiographic imaging. It exposes you to about 15% of the radiation of a traditional x-ray and is much higher resolution. All of our hygienists and assistants are fully qualified on this new technology.
New Clients:
To be sure that we have all the information we need to treat you, please print one of the following PDF files, fill out your medical information and bring it with you to your first visit.
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