DSM3KIDZ Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I've been reading alot of your posts re: Mayo clinic. I know everyone's insurances is different but how do you get in? So far my doctor said they will not approve an out of network referral. Do you pay out of pocket for the tests? Is it worth it? Do they do a complete work up? What kind of things do the do? do they check your heart, hormone levels, neuropathies, G.I. issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 They do everything except tell you your mothers maiden name!!!!!!! First start the appeal process with your ins. co. I missed 3 appts. at mayo waiting for approval. You need a Dr. who has a sec'y who will keep answering and calling your ins. co.To get into Mayo , if your Doctor sends a letter and your medical records, Dr. low will review and let you know if he accepts you. Then they call with an appt, mine was in less than 1 month. Peace Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsakatsa Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I went to Mayo Scottsdale because it was faster and closer. The intake doc will do a general physical, set you up for testing and set you up for the appointments with the specialist. In Scottsdale's case- the specialty was Cardiology. They will confirm the diagnosis and make recommendations with instructions to come back if you are not feeling better. I fought with my insurance to have it covered - they agreed that I could not get care for such a rare disorder inside of the network. It took 2 days, cost $2000 in car, plane and hotel and came to about $5000 in medical. My recommendation is to get a room in the hotels on the mayo clinic campuses (all have them), get a note from your doc so that you can cruise through the airport in a wheelchair (no standing in the lines) and take ambien on the plane ride. I'm considering going to Rochester now. Has anyone had experience with that clinic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn202 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I have been waiting on Mayo for a month now. My insurance will cover it, but I just recently called there and was told that Dr Low Forwarded my file to internal medicine, and I was on a 90 day waiting list ... If I did not hear from them in that time they take me off the lost and I have to go through the whole process all over again....I am still deciding whether I want to go... I feel I got many answers from my recebt Dr appt... but from what I gather Mayo does a very large work up, and like steph has posted many times... A confirmation from Mayo clinic is something you can take with you to any Dr and it is accepted.....I would check with your insurance to see if you are covered. Do you have a Dr that can refer you? Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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