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I need to see a spec. i'm a vet & i have va ins, which the doc doesn't take. doc wants $500 upfront. do docs ever lower rates for cash payments?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: It depends on the doctor. Does your va not offer specialists? Most major ones do, or will have fee referral services.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 12/12/2012

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