To My Patients,
It has been my privilege to care for you and your family for over 40 years, and I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me. I have decided to gradually slow down my practice. As part of this transition, I will no longer be participating with commercial insurance plans or Medicare as of October 1, 2026. I expect to continue to provide the same quality care that I have throughout my career. However, the increasing administrative requirements associated with insurance participation have become difficult to manage in a solo private practice.
I understand that this change may create an inconvenience for some patients. My goal is to make the transition as straightforward as possible. In most cases, we will be able to let you know the expected charges before your visit so there are no surprises. After your appointment, we will provide you with an itemized receipt and the information needed to submit a claim to your insurance company if your plan offers out-of-network benefits. Reimbursement will depend on the terms of your individual insurance plan.
For patients with Medicare, however, different federal rules apply. Because I will be a non-participating physician in Medicare, you will not be allowed to submit your claim to Medicare. You will be required to sign a contract confirming this at the time of your visit.
I value the relationships I have built with my patients and hope to continue caring for those who choose to remain with the practice. If you have questions about these changes, we are here to answer your questions.