What a RIPP-OFF!!!
I went to this office for a consultation. I was not told from the beginning that it's a fee involved. I knew that I had to pay only for x-rays.
I suppose to have a surgery, followed by an implant (without crown on top).
At the first consultation I had an x-ray and I was told what a "huge work" he will have to do and what a huge amount I will have to pay: $4,900 as follows:
$800 bone graft (I needed he said), $2,500.00 surgery for sinus lift and $1,600.00 the implant.
I left and decided to go for a second opinion, to a dentist recommended by a friend, with a very nice office and only with 3 assistants (not so many, like dr. Kalman).
The dentist didn't charge the first consultation, extracted the tooth extremely easy and showed me on the x-ray that I had enough bone and I didn't need bone graft and also my sinus was OK, no need for surgery. Right after the extraction he put the implant and charged $995.00.
What a difference!!
Also, after few days from my first visit with Dr.. Kalman, I got a bill from the office requesting the payment for consultation; they billed my insurance $200.00 for the x-ray and consultation and the insurance didn't pay for the consultation.
I called the office and spoke to Samantha, a very rude young women who was telling me constantly to shut up and listen to her. I was trying to tell her that I don't feel responsible for this amount due to the fact that I was never told about this "consultation fee". She said then that she will bill the insurance under a different code and she will get the money she wants, and she hung up on me.
What a DISASTER office, rude people and a true RIPP-OFF!
Be aware!
About Front Desk: Very rude; they are so many, and very poor service. I had to cancel an appointment 3 times, they were still calling me. If I asked about those inflated charges, they were rude and hanging up the phone.
Front desk:
I know this doctor: 1 year
out of 5 stars
