Tenzin Yarphel
Normally, I am not the kind to write reviews but this one I really had to point it out. I went for a oral surgery consultation regarding my wisdom tooth that was sitting close to my nerves. Dr. Rothenburg diagnosed and all was going smoothly before I got to discuss the finances. $13K out of pocket for two wisdom teeth removal was asked which is crazy and unheard of. Then I researched a bit more on the procedures that I was being charged for and asked some dentist friends and found out half the procedures like the PRP, Bone replacement is not necessary for third molar extraction and this was worth $4K just by itself. Additionally I was quoted $540 for Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) and $2500 for sedation which is way over the market price. When asked about my insurance on the phone before making the appointment, they had let me know they were in service providers and hence had negotiated adjusted rates. During the finances, they told me only $300 for extraction is covered by my insurance which also left me baffled. I called my insurance and found out most if not all other procedures were covered at 50% upto $1000 which the financial office did not even consider. I do not know why and hence decided for a second opinion by another oral surgeon. Just got out of my surgery from another oral surgeon in UWS and got it all done for $1K for two teeth. From $13K down to $1K haha. All I want to say is stay safe people and research well, people may very well fell for these financial traps and pay so much more than they should. Expert Dental NYC - please make sure to clear later on first if the insurance covers it, what are needed/ recommended / not needed and considerate of people' hard earned money. Thank you!