Insurance and Payment Options at Lakeside Dental Care
Making Dental Care Accessible for Our Patients
At Lakeside Dental Care, we believe that quality dental care should be within reach for every patient we serve. We work hard to offer flexible payment options and accept a wide range of insurance plans so that cost is one less thing to worry about during your visit. If you have questions about coverage or payment before your appointment, our team is happy to help you find a solution that works for you.
Payment Methods We Accept
We accept several convenient payment methods to make settling your balance as simple as possible. Our office accepts cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
We also offer flexible payment plan options through CareCredit and Cherry, so you can receive the care you need and manage your balance in a way that works for your budget. If you have questions about payment or financing at the time of your visit, please speak with a member of our front desk team and we will be glad to help.
Insurance Plans We Accept
- Delta Dental
- Guardian
- Humana
- Metlife
- Ameritas
- Cigna Dental
- Renaissance Dental
- Aetna
- Careington
- Dental Plans
Lakeside Dental Care works with many dental insurance providers to help our patients get the most out of their benefits. We encourage you to contact our office at (504) 833-3200 or your insurance carrier directly to confirm that your plan is accepted before your appointment. Our team is experienced in navigating insurance benefits and will do our best to help you understand what your plan covers.
What It Means to Be an In-Network Provider
When a dental practice is in-network with your insurance plan, it means the office has agreed to a set of negotiated fees with your insurance company. As an in-network provider, Lakeside Dental Care works directly with your plan to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs and maximize the benefits available to you. Patients who visit an in-network dentist often pay less per visit because the pre-negotiated rates limit what the office can charge for covered services.
Visiting an Out-of-Network Provider
Seeing an out-of-network dentist means the office does not have a contracted rate with your insurance company. Your insurance plan may still cover a portion of the cost, but the reimbursement amount is typically lower, and you may be responsible for a larger share of the total fee. If you have an out-of-network plan and choose to visit Lakeside Dental Care, our team will still file your claim on your behalf and work with you to understand your estimated costs before treatment begins.
How We Handle Your Insurance Claims
Whether you are in-network or out-of-network, Lakeside Dental Care is glad to file your dental insurance claims for you as a courtesy. We will submit claims promptly and follow up as needed to help ensure your benefits are applied correctly. If you have questions about a claim, your explanation of benefits, or your remaining balance, please contact our office at (504) 833-3200 and a member of our team will be happy to walk you through the details.
Please note: Payment is due at the time of service.
As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance company and track claims. Please keep us informed of any changes to your insurance plan. You are responsible for the fees charged by our office, no matter what your insurance coverage may be. Most insurance companies should respond to the claim within four to six weeks. Any remaining cost is your responsibility.
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