We learn about you and your insurance from the confidential information you provide to us. We are not agents of your employer or insurance company. If you choose to use insurance, YOU MUST PROVIDE US WITH YOUR CURRENT INSURANCE INFORMATION. REFERRALS are PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY. You are responsible for getting a referral if you need one.
My signature below indicates my acceptance of the following:
I agree to and understand that certain ancillary tests may be performed by trained staff and/or externs. I hereby acknowledge that Dr.Gubman and Dr. Silbert are certified Preceptors authorized by the New Jersey Dept. of Law and Public Safety.
HIPAA Notification – I have received a copy of the posted HIPAA – Notice of Privacy Practices
One Time Authorization for Signature on File – I authorize and request my health insurance company to pay directly on my behalf for any/all eligible services rendered.
I understand that I am financially responsible for all services rendered and received by me or my dependents. I am financially responsible for any DEDUCTIBLE, CO-INSURANCE, CO-PAY , NON-COVERED service as determined by my Health Insurance plan. If I FAIL TO GET A REFERRAL when my insurance plan requires one, I will pay for services received. In addition, if my insurance provider denies payment or coverage, I will pay my bill for the services and materials that I received.
Our Scanning Reginal Imager uses low level red and green light to digitally map your retina without dilating eye drops and bright lights. The digital map can be viewed on a computer monitor and will be shown to you during your visit with the doctor. 92% of patients choose the retinal scan!
DESIGNED TO DETECT: Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, High Blood Pressure, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Retinal Freckles (Nevi), Diabetes, Retinal Scars, Retinal Detachment/Tears, Some types of Cancer, Retinal Bleeding and Nearsighted Retinal Thinning.
BENEFITS TO EACH PATIENT: Complete Retinal examination. No dilating drops. Eye Disease Detection. No waiting for drops to work (20-30 min). Systemic Disease Detection. No Blurred vision for 4-6 hours. Better Medical documentation (digital image). No light/sun sensitivity for 4-6 hrs. Return to work/school with normal vision. No driving glare for 4-6 hrs.
The additional fee for the Retinal Imager is only $39 (It is NOT covered by insurance or vision plans).
In the course of providing service to you, we create, receive, and store health information that identifies you. It is often necessary to use and disclose this health information in order to treat you, to obtain payment for our services, and to conduct health care operations involving our office.
We have a comprehensive Notice of Privacy Practices that describes these uses and disclosures in detail. You are free to refer to this Notice at any time before you sign this consent document. As described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, the use and disclosure of your health information for treatment purposes not only includes care and services provided here, but also disclosures of your health information as may be necessary or appropriate for you to receive follow-up care from another health professional. Similarly, the use and disclosure of your health information for purposes of payment includes our submission of your health information to a billing agent or vendor for processing claims or obtaining payment; our submission of claims to third-party payers or insurers for claims review, determination of benefits and payment; our submission of your health information to auditors hired by third-party payers and insurers, among other aspects of payment described in our Notice of Privacy Practices. In order for us to service your account or to collect monies you may owe, The Eye & Sight Center, and/or our agents may contact you by telephone at any telephone number associated with your account including wireless telephone numbers, which could result in charges to you. We may also contact you by sending text messages or emails, using any email address you provide to us. Methods of contact may include using pre-recorded / artificial voice messages and/or use of automatic dialing devices, as applicable. Our Notice of Privacy Practices will be updated whenever our privacy practices change. You can get an updated copy here at the office or from our Web site.
When you sign this consent document, you signify that you agree that we can and will use and disclose your health information to treat you, to obtain payment for our services, and to perform health care operations. You can revoke this consent in writing at any time unless we have already treated you, sought payment for our services, or performed health care operations in reliance upon our ability to use or disclose your health information in accordance with this consent. We can decline to serve you if you elect not to sign this consent form.
You have the right to ask us to restrict the uses or disclosures made for purposes of treatment, payment or health care operations, but as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, we are not obligated to agree to these suggested restrictions. If we do agree, however, the restrictions are binding on us. Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes how to ask for a restriction.
