Although Dr. Schwartz and Piedmont Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, P.A. (PPM&R) have opted out of Medicare, Government sponsored patients may still receive services by virtue of the following benefits offered by PPM&R:
1. The PPM&R business office has frequently been able to obtain reimbursement from secondary carriers for services rendered.
2. PPM&R has innovative "DRG" treatment plans by which patients can receive services for a specific condition, injury or illness on a flat rate, prepaid basis.
3. PPM&R will privately contract with patients for the provision of services on a reduced rate "pay as you go" basis.
4. PPM&R allows patients to enter into payment plans to pay for services
over a longer period of time.
5. PPM&R accepts discounted payments on a case-by-case basis depending upon individual circumstances.
6. PPM&R has a hardship policy that allows patients to make payments to the office in accordance with their financial circumstance.
There are numerous Medicare patients who receive treatment at PPM&R through one of these benefit options. Referral sources should feel comfortable that, in most cases, a satisfactory benefit agreement can arranged.
