Richard A Miller, DDS, FAGD

Getting to the Office

Dr. Miller’s office is located on Rockville Pike, two blocks north of the White Flint Metro Station, across from Pike & Rose shopping center, on the ground floor of The Forum. RideOn Bus Route 46 stops in front of the building. Complimentary parking is available for patients at the rear of the parking lot. There is an entrance for patients of the medical practices to the right of the main entrance. Patients should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their appointment to allow time to check in and fill out any appropriate forms. Remember that traffic along 355 can be unpredictable, and you should allow sufficient time to get here.

What To Expect

If you are coming for a cleaning, known as a prophy and exam, we will begin by reviewing your medical and dental history, examining and recording tooth and gum status, and taking a plaque sample before cleaning and polishing your teeth. If needed, X-rays will be taken. The plaque sample will be evaluated under the microscope for evidence of gum disease. Then the doctor will discuss any relevant findings and review next steps in treatment if any are indicated. Patients should allow an hour for cleaning appointments.

If you have a scheduled procedure, Dr. Miller will review the procedure, expected results, and aftercare with you before beginning work. Please check with the receptionist regarding the length of the appointment when scheduling. No two cases are the same -- while every effort is made to respect your schedule, factors beyond our control may require more time than anticipated.

If you are arriving for an emergency appointment, please be mindful that Dr. Miller is doing his best to accommodate you as quickly as possible, but, as he does have previously scheduled patients as well, there may be delays. Further, it may be necessary to offer a temporary solution until adequate time can be scheduled for more permanent treatment. Providing a long-term, quality result is our priority.

Payment

Payment is due in full at the time of service. Payment may be made by cash, personal check, Visa, or MasterCard. For payments made by cash or check, a 2% credit will be applied to the total bill. For services that require multiple visits for the completion of treatment, such as crowns, root canals, and bridges, payment must be rendered in full at the time treatment is begun to receive this benefit.

When complex plans of treatment will be undertaken, a written estimate of fees will be provided to you prior to beginning treatment. To assist you in making care affordable, you can request information about financing your treatment through CareCredit. CareCredit is a patient-financing program that offers no-interest and low-interest payment plans. Ask the patient care coordinator about how you can get approval while in the office to pay for your dental treatment with convenient, low monthly-payments.

Insurance

We will be glad to prepare an insurance claim that you can to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of payment. Alternatively, payment is accepted from many insurance providers. In order for claims to be submitted on your behalf, you must complete and sign an insurance form providing complete membership information. This form must be received by Dr. Miller’s office within 10 days of your office visit; otherwise, you will be billed for all services rendered. Most insurance claims are paid within 30 days of submission; however, if no payment is received within 60 days, you will be billed for the outstanding balance. If you are billed, you may still request reimbursement from your insurance provider. If an insurance payment is ever received after you have made a payment, you will be reimbursed for any amount greater than your current balance. Dr. Miller does not serve as a participating provider with any insurance companies, and patients are responsible for any balances not paid by their insurance provider. Regardless of insurance coverage, the patient is responsible for all charges incurred. Please note, we cannot offer any additional reduction of fees where insurance is involved.

Billing

Any unpaid balances are billed at the end of the calendar month. Billed amounts are owed in full, regardless of payment method. If payment has been made by an insurance company, any remaining balance will be billed. Amounts pending payment from an insurance company will not be billed. Payment of all bills is due within 30 days. Balances not paid within 30 days will incur a finance charge of 1.5% per month or a minimum charge of $2.00 on balances under $134.00. The annual percentage rate is 18%.

Cancellation Policy

48-hours notice is requested if you need to cancel or reschedule a previously scheduled appointment. We reserve the right to charge fees for any appointment when a change or cancellation is made with less than 48 hours notice or in the case a patient misses a scheduled appointment. When you schedule an appointment, time is reserved for you in; often there are other patients that need to be seen who could be accommodated in that time. By providing us sufficient notice for cancellations, you allow us to better serve the needs of all our patients. We appreciate the value of your time and hope that you appreciate the value of ours.

Richard A Miller, DDS, FAGD

Getting to the Office

What To Expect

Payment

Insurance

Billing

Cancellation Policy

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Richard A Miller, DDS, FAGD

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