Medicare Disclaimer
This agreement is between Fernando Alvarado, DDS, whose principle place of business is 3205 Wildwood Plantation Drive, Valdosta, Georgia, 31605 and
Please be advised that Femando Alvarado, DDS, has opted out of the Medicare program effective July 1, 2017 and is excluded from participating in Medicare Part B under Sections 1128, 1156, 1892 or any other section of the Social Security Act. Dr, Alvarado agrees to provide oral surgery services to the patient. In exchange for the services the patient agrees to make payment in full to Dr. Alvarado for the services. Patient also agrees, understands and expressly acknowledges thefollowing:
- Patient agrees not to submit a claim (or to request the doctor to submit a claim) to the Medicare program or the Medicare Advantage Dental Program with respect to services, even if covered by Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage Dental Program
- Patient is not cutrently in an emergency or urgent health care situation.
- Patient acknowledges that neither Medicare's fee limitations nor any other Medicare reimbursement regulations apply to charges for the services,
- Patient acknowledges that Medigap plans will not provide payment or reimbursement for the services because payment is not made under the Medicare Program.
- Patient acknowledges that he/she has a right, as a Medicare beneficiary, to obtain Medicare covered items and services from doctors and practitioners who have not opted out of Medicare, and that the patient is not compelled to enter into private contracts that apply to other Medicare covered services furnished by other doctors or practitioners who have not opted out.
- Patient agrees prior to the services to make payment in full for the services, and acknowledges that Dr. Alvarado will not submit a Medicare claim for the services and that no Medicare reimbursement will be provided.
- Patient understands that Medicare payment will not be made for any items or services furnished by the doctor what would have otherwise been covered by Medicare ifthere were no private contract and proper Medicare claims were submitted.
- Patient acknowledges that a copy of this contract has been made available to him/her,
- Patient agrees to reimburse the doctor for any costs and reasonable attorney fees that result from violation of this agreement by the patient or his/her beneficiaries,
For any questions or concerns regarding your above estimated services and/or fees, please contact our office at 229-247-7585.
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology 3205 Wildwood Plantation Dr. « Valdosta, Georgia 31605 - Telephone 229.247.7585 - Fax 229.247.8901