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Wait Times
Alligator Dental prides itself in being efficient. We appreciate your
trust in us and want to respect the time you have set aside to come see us. As such
Dr. Burns has implemented policies to ensure minimal wait times in the office. We
strive to make sure no patient waits more than 15 minutes past their appointed time.
Should we be running behind we will let you know in advance so you can be aware
of any delays. We also appreciate families who inform us when they cannot meet their
appointment time obligations.
Do we accept insurance?
Absolutely you can use your insurance at Alligator Dental! As a courtesy to our
patients we file electronically with all insurance companies to put your premium
to its maximum benefit.
Since many of our patients feel strongly about choosing
which dentist their children see, Alligator Dental is not contracted as a Preferred
Provider for any insurance company and is not in any insurance network. This means
even though Alligator Dental is not in your network of providers the costs incurred
will be cover fully or at most with a minimal out of pocket payment. Most insurances
cover 80-100% of preventive and treatment services for out of network offices like
Alligator Dental.
Please feel free to contact your insurance company with any questions
about what your coverage will be so there are no surprises. You are also welcome
to call our office to clarify our insurance policy and obtain assistance in finding
out the actual charges you may incur. Should you call your insurance company common
codes for a new patient appointment they may request are:
If your child is 0yrs-12yrs
- 0150 Comprehensive Exam
- 0272 2 X-rays (3yrs-12yrs)
- 1120 Child Cleaning
- 1203 Child Fluoride
If your child is 12-18yrs
- 0150 Comprehensive Exam
- 1110 Adult Cleaning
- 1204 Adult Fluoride
- 0274 4 X-Rays
Please contact our office for any additional codes you may require
We are confident that even if your insurance requires you to pay a small portion
out of pocket that you will find the quality of care and service at Alligator Dental
to be well worth the expense. Alligator Dental proudly accepts Medicaid and Texas
CHIP.
Are parents allowed to the back?
Most Definately! Dr. Burns firmly believes that parents play an important role in
diagnosis, treatment planning and behavior assessment for children. Especially with
young children parents can assist in making a trip the dentist comfortable and be
a reassurance with an anxious child. He strongly encourages parents to come to the
back for all appointments until a child is comfortable and confident. Parents are
asked to participate in all new patient exams. Dr. Burns also welcomes siblings
to come along to see the Alligator Dental experience to build confidence on their
own. Siblings are discouraged however to come when a sibling is receiving treatment
to allow Dr. Burns and the parent to focus solely on the child.
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