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Dr Weiss Insurance - Evaluation Costs?

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:39 am
by bradley
I am wanting to be seen by Doctor Weiss.

They are closed when I tried to call.

Does anyone know what insurance they take and/or how much the initial 1 hour evaluation costs? I could use an expert second opinion.

Re: Dr Weiss Insurance - Evaluation Costs?

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:33 am
by donstore
Bradley,
Dr. Weiss took my Healthnet HMO and I believe he takes other carriers as well. His office person will tell you the details. Initial evalution appt. was $250. Nerve block was $400. He can diagnose PN but basically he just does an internal exam and looks for the painful spot when pressing down. He is endlessly reassuring and will tell you that nerve blocks and manual therapy will fix you and that he is ready to provide them until your insurance or wallet runs out. His blocks are finger guided. He finds the sore spot and then shoots the block in front of it. If you get numb where your pain is, it means he hit the nerve and you've got PN. He did this sucessfully on me but image guidance would be better if you can get your insurance to pay. He might be a good choice for a second opinion for one or two visits although Sheldon Jordan in LA is also worth considering.

Don

Re: Dr Weiss Insurance - Evaluation Costs?

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:32 pm
by bradley
Thanks Don.

I am just wanting a second opinion and evaluation for court reasons.