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• Billing

  We will send you a statement in the mail if you owe a portion of the charge that was not collected at or prior to the time of service. Payment in full is due upon receipt of the statement. In some instances, we will agree to a short-term payment arrangement. You must contact us at 337-981-6430 and ask for the billing office to inquire about payment arrangements. There is a $25.00 service charge on all returned checks.

• Minor/Dependent Patients

  Anyone under the age of 18 is required to have their parent or guardian with them at the time of service and be prepared to pay for the services rendered. If there is insurance coverage, an insurance card along with insured's name, address, phone number, date of birth, and social security number must be provided. The accompanying adult's driver's license must also be provided. Without complete insurance information, the accompanying adult is required to pay for services in full at check-out. A paid receipt will be provided.

• Missed Visits

  We request at least 24 hours advanced notice for cancellations. It is our policy to charge $50.00 for any appointment missed without proper advanced notice.

• Refraction

  This is done to determine the best eyeglass prescription for your eyes. This not only allows us to prescribe glasses, but more importantly determine how well you can see. This helps your doctor to separate glasses problems from eye disease problems that can make you go blind or systemic diseases that can cause severe illnesses. A Refraction may or may not be performed at your visit, depending on the doctor's judgment of its necessity. This service is NOT usually paid for by insurance plans as a non-covered service. Therefore, the charge for this service will be collected from you. Should your insurance company pay for this service the overpaid amount will be refunded to you.

• Surgery

  Our surgeries are performed at either Oil Center Surgical Plaza (OCSP) or The Surgery Center. It is your responsibility to check with your insurance plan to determine if the location of your surgery is approved by them. We will provide you with an estimate of the amount that you will be responsible for. This amount applies only to our office and does not include the surgery facility amount. This amount will need to be paid to us prior to the surgery date. We request 24-hours notice for cancellations. We would prefer not to charge for cancelled surgeries. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.