A CPA is on staff who handles all accounting issues, for the dermatology practice, the surgery center and our research facility.

Her duties include oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable, and preparation of financial statements and tax documents for all entities. She is also responsible for planning and organizing all aspects of Human Resources including employment, compensation and benefits.
We currently offer all employees who have been with our practice more than two years, participation in the pension and profit plan and 401K.

Insurance Department.

Our insurance department handles all claims for our patients. We see approximately 60% Medicare, 20% private insurance and 20% self pay or other. On average, our providers see more than 160 patients per day.

We have a Cerner computer system with 13 terminals. It is a Windows based, HIPAA compliant system with electronic claims transmission as required by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

 

We accept the following assignments:

• MEDICARE
  
• RAILROAD MEDICARE
  
• MEDICAID
  
• AR KIDS
  
• BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
  
• HEALTH ADVANTAGE BLUE
  
• FEDERAL BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
  
• UNITED HEALTHCARE
  
• AETNA
  
• QUALCHOICE
  
• CIGNA
  
• TRICARE
  
• TRICARE PRIME
  
• CHAMP V A
  
• ALL HUMANAS
  
• HEALTHSCOPE MERCY HEALTH PLANS
  
• NOVASYS
  
• And most other major carriers.

Front Office

The front office staff handles all incoming calls, appointments, and maintenance of HIPAA compliance at check in and check out.

 

Medical Technicians

Our medical staff provides our physicians with the necessary support to efficiently and effectively see general dermatology and dermatologic surgery patients. The physicians in our office who believe ongoing education is of major importance to creating a knowledgeable staff specifically train all our technicians in dermatology.