What To Expect

  • We accept all major medical insurances:

    • Medicare

    • Medicaid

    • Aetna

    • Ambetter

    • Anthem

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Alliance (CHA)

    • Humana

    • Managed Health Services (MHS)

    • Multiplan/PHCS

    • Sagamore

    • United Health Care (UHC)

    We DO NOT participate in any vision plans, such as VSP or EyeMed.  Your examination and testing will be billed to your medical insurance. 

    Unfortunately, most medical insurances do not cover the cost of a refraction, so this fee will be a patient responsibility that will be collected at the time of service. Or you are free to proceed only with the medical portion of your exam here with us and to contact your insurance company to find an in-network provider for the refraction (glasses prescription) portion.

    We also do not sell glasses and you are welcome to take your eyeglass or contact prescription to be filled at any optical dispensary of your choosing.  If you have a vision plan, you can often use your vision plan toward the cost of glasses at an optical dispensary that participates with your plan. Please contact your insurance plan directly to find a participating optical shop.

  • Appointment times can vary. It is our goal to make sure you receive the time and attention you deserve, and that can differ for each patient. Please expect your visit to last between 60 to 90 minutes depending on your needs.  For your first appointment with us, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow ample time for check-in and paperwork. For established patients, please arrive 5-10 minutes early to review insurance information and contact information.

  • A dilated eye exam is recommended for all individuals and is necessary for Dr. Szymarek to perform a thorough examination. Expect to be dilated during your visit unless Dr. Szymarek instructs you otherwise.

  • Please bring your insurance card and government issued picture I.D. Most HMO and HIP Plans require a referral from your primary care doctor for a specialist visit. Please check with your insurance company if you are unclear as to your insurance companies requirements. If your plan requires a referral, please have the referral forwarded to us in order to be scheduled and for insurance to cover your visit. 

  • We will file a claim with your insurance company for your visit.  You will be responsible only for the portion not paid by insurance, such as any copays, deductibles, co-insurance, and refraction fees. 

    Payment is due at the time of service. 

    Please come to your visit prepared with a valid form of payment.  As an added convenience, we offer the option of keeping a credit card on file in a safe and secure system, for a quick and convenient method of payment for the portion of services not covered by your insurance.