The initial experience with Dr. Buzkin went very well. He pulled out my sons teeth successfully and he had no issues with the dentist or his office.
I will have to advise to avoid this office however due to their shadey business practices. We were informed at the time of scheduling that the Nitrous Analgesia would not be covered by insurance. What we were not informed about however is that they would charge us $175 and not what was listed by Metlife as $42.
When I called, the office the Manager informed me that in the state of Virginia they did not have to go by what the Insurance stated was the cost of the procedure and that instead they could charge us whatever they liked.
Since we had to prepay in advance (being told it was an estimate and we would receive a refund when the Insurance EOB came in) they already had our money. Of course when the EOB came in they refused to refund the amount based on Metlifes "Patients Responsibility" (what Metlife says we should owe to the office).
I have informed our Dentist about this matter and stated not to refer Dr. Buzkin to us again as we will not be going back! $175 for Analgesia for 1 tooth extraction is not right in my book.
out of 5 stars
