{"id":1345,"date":"2026-06-26T09:51:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diaendo.com\/?page_id=1345"},"modified":"2026-06-26T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:51:06","slug":"insurance-billing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diaendo.com\/index.php\/insurance-billing\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance &#038; Billing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_ibhdr{background-color: #149d79 !important;padding-top: 48px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dInsurance & Billing\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h1|font_size:42|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.1\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dThe coverage we accept and how to confirm your benefits before your visit.\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:p|font_size:19|color:%23eafaf4|line_height:1.5\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<br \/>\n[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"de-intro\">We work with a broad range of insurance plans so that specialty endocrine care is accessible to as many patients as possible. Because individual policies vary, we always recommend confirming your specific benefits with our office and your insurer before your first visit.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<br \/>\n[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p id=\"sec-accepted\" class=\"de-section\">Insurance We Accept<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>We accept most major PPO plans, as well as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most PPO insurance plans<\/li>\n<li>Medicare<\/li>\n<li>TRICARE<\/li>\n<li>Select Medi-Cal plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are also affiliated with several independent physician associations (IPAs), including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG)<\/li>\n<li>Health Xcel<\/li>\n<li>Scripps Coastal Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Scripps Mercy Physician Partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because plan participation and individual benefits can change, please call our office at (858) 622-7200 to confirm that we are in-network for your specific plan before scheduling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<br \/>\n[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p id=\"sec-confirm\" class=\"de-section\">Confirming Your Benefits<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>Before your appointment, we encourage you to contact your insurance company to verify your coverage for endocrinology and any specific procedures, confirm whether a referral or prior authorization is required, and understand your copay, deductible, and coinsurance. Our staff is glad to help answer questions and will work with you and your plan wherever possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<br \/>\n[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p id=\"sec-referrals\" class=\"de-section\">Referrals & Prior Authorizations<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-a\">\n<p>Some plans \u2014 particularly HMO and IPA plans \u2014 require a referral from your primary care physician before a specialist visit, and certain procedures may require prior authorization. If your plan requires a referral, please arrange it with your primary care provider in advance so we can see you without delay. Our team can guide you through what your specific plan requires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-callout\">\n<p><strong>Questions about coverage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Call our office at (858) 622-7200 and our staff will help you confirm your benefits before your visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_ibhdr{background-color: #149d79 !important;padding-top: 48px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;}\u201d][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dInsurance &#038; Billing\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h1|font_size:42|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.1\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dThe coverage we accept and how to confirm your benefits before your visit.\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:p|font_size:19|color:%23eafaf4|line_height:1.5\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row] [vc_row full_width=\u201dstretch_row\u201d][vc_column][vc_column_text] We work with a broad range of insurance plans so that specialty endocrine care is accessible to as many patients as possible. 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