We participate with most major medical insurance plans. Before your visit, please contact your insurance company to confirm that Dr. Mark Akers participates with your plan and that the services you intend to receive are covered.
Some plans require pre-certification and/or a referral from another provider. Please ask your insurer if these are required and obtain them if necessary. We may be unable to see you if a required referral is missing.
Assignment of benefits
Patients authorize direct payment of medical benefits to Mark Akers M.D. for services rendered by him in person or under his supervision, and authorize the office to submit claims to Medicare or private insurance on the patient’s behalf.
Your financial responsibility
- All co-payments are due at the time of service.
- You are financially responsible for charges not covered under your insurance plan.
- Balances for office services are due in full 30 days after insurance payment is received, including office visit, lab, imaging, and procedure fees.
Please bring insurance card(s) so we can copy them into your medical record. If you have more than one plan, tell us which is primary and which is secondary.
Payment methods
We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Please call the office if you have questions about a statement.
Plans commonly seen in our area
Public directories list participation with plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem / Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Medical Mutual, Molina, CareSource, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage changes, so always verify with your insurer before your appointment.
Wellness and preventive care
As your primary care office, we follow insurance and Medicare wellness requirements. These often include mammograms, colonoscopy, immunizations, routine bloodwork, and other tests that help detect serious illness. Please complete the wellness notice in the forms packet and keep recommended screening up to date.