Medical Dermatology

Dermatology & Laser of Alabama proudly offers a hybrid direct care model for medical dermatology services offered by Dr. Marilyn Zabielinski.

PRICING

 

Why did DLA choose direct patient care?

Dr. Sarah Sawyer believes that skin exams and screening for skin cancer is the job of a board certified dermatologist. This modern practice model also blocks out the bureaucracy that has clouded medical care and allows for quick appointments!

A direct care model is simple, like eating out at your favorite restaurant. You stop in, get service and you pay for it. Direct patient care practices operate much the same way. No hidden fees, no surprise bills, no co-pays, or insurance cards. Just straightforward medical care when you need it, with the trademark service you can expect at Dermatology & Laser of Alabama.

This is not a traditional concierge model, and there is no membership fee required to become a patient. With transparent pricing, you know exactly what your office visit costs are before services are rendered.

Here at Dermatology & Laser of Alabama, we believe this practice model will allow Dr. Zabielinski to spend more quality time face-to-face with patients and less time waiting for your appointment. Your time is valuable and we appreciate that!

How does a direct care model work?

For patients with private insurance (non-Medicaid, non-Medicare) this means that you would pay Dermatology & Laser of Alabama directly for your care. Please see “Pricing” for more details on our transparent fees. Health spending and flex spending accounts are accepted forms of payment for medical services.

For those with private insurance, upon request, we may provide you with an itemized and coded form and the appropriate out-of-network healthcare reimbursement form to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Not all insurance companies allow reimbursement for services. It is the responsibility of the patient to check with their insurance providers regarding rules regulating reimbursement.

All patients will need to sign a “Private Contract” before being seen for any medical services at Dermatology & Laser of Alabama. For those patients with Medicaid or Medicare, you cannot be reimbursed by Medicaid, Medicare, or any supplemental insurance for any services rendered by Dr. Zabielinski. This, however, does NOT change any of your Medicaid or Medicare benefits. Your insurance will remain in full effect for lab, x-ray, hospitalization, and all services provided by doctors who participate with your insurance. This only means that Medicaid or Medicare should not be charged in any way for the services rendered by Dr. Zabielinski.

Because pathology is not performed in-house at Dermatology & Laser of Alabama, patients may elect to use their insurance (with the exception of Medicare HMOs) to pay for any necessary labs or pathology ordered by Dr. Zabielinski.

MEDICARE REFERRALS

A list of our colleagues who provide care and file directly to third-party payors can be requested.