Palpitating Heart

Arkansas' Most Comprehensive Cardiovascular Group



Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at each location.  Please call the office of your choice to schedule an appointment.  We make every effort to arrange an appointment time for your needs, however, cardiac emergencies can delay our physicians.  If this happens, we will inform you of the situation and reschedule your appointment if necessary.  Your time is important to us.

Our administrative staff and patient accounts department are very knowledgeable about payment procedures and medical insurance systems.  We provide your insurance company with the appropriate medical information regarding your diagnosis and file your claim for you.  Other assistance is provided as needed.

Our physicians are participating providers in most insurance plans.  When you make an appointment, ask if we participate in your particular plan.  Prior to your cardiology visit, check with your insurance company regarding any necessary requirements.  If a referral is needed, your primary care physician must issue this to you before your visit.  Please feel free to ask about our fees and payment policies.

PAYMENT POLICY

Please read the following carefully.  The payment policy for Arkansas Cardiology, P.A. is as follows.  All charges are expected to be paid in full unless prior arrangements have been made.
 

1.     Initial Office Visits:  Your initial office visit charges will be filed at your request, but you will be expected to pay your coinsurance and any deductible not met.

2.     Uninsured Patients:  You are required to pay a $100.00 fee-for-service at the time of visit.  Payments can come in the form of cash, check, or credit card.

3.     Co-pays:  You will be expected to pay your insurance co-pay every time you see the doctor.  This cannot be billed.

4.     Re-visits:  We will file your insurance for you on revisits, but you will also be expected to pay your coinsurance and any deductible not met.

5.     Non-covered Charges:  You will be responsible for all non-covered charges (lab, procedures, etc.) not payable by your insurance company.

6.     Questions:  Please refer back to the receptionist prior to being seen by the doctor if you have questions.

7.     Financial Services:  Please refer all inquiries regarding financial services to the Business Office.

 

INSURANCE
 
At Arkansas Cardiology, we try to simplify the preparation of your insurance claims.
                      

  We accept the following:

Aetna/Prudential                                                       Medicaid
Affordable Health Network                                    Medicare
AMCO - AR Managed Care Org.                           PHCS
American Lifecare                                                    Qualchoice
Blue Cross Blue Shield                                           St. Vincent PHO/PPO
Champus/Tricare/Foundation Health                  United Healthcare
Cigna                                                                            UP & UP
CNA Health Partners                                               USAble
Commercial Insurance
First Health
First Source
Health Advantage
 
Please call to verify any insurance provider that is not listed on the current list above.

Visa , MasterCard, and checks are accepted for your convenience. 

If you have any questions regarding insurance, please contact us locally at 978-1950.  You can call toll free within the state of Arkansas at (800) 482-1224.  Toll free from elsewhere in the U.S. is (800) 225-9629.  Please ask for Accounts Receivable when you call.