Medi-Cal Acceptance? (For Ptosis)

October 19, 2010
Asked By:155151anon in Los Angeles, CA

Do most oculoplastic surgeons accept Medi-Cal when approved? I think I am covered under medi-cal, do I need to get tested under the oculoplastic surgeon or under any general ophtamologist? how long does the approval process take?

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October 21, 2010

Answer: Medi-cal pays so very little that many doctors can't accept it.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 21, 2010

Answer: Medi-cal pays so very little that many doctors can't accept it.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 6, 2015

Answer: Insurance coverage

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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February 6, 2015

Answer: Insurance coverage

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2010

Answer: Ptosis and MediCal

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October 31, 2010

Answer: Ptosis and MediCal

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