Hi @lewin - to Laurie's @roch point, my Medicare plan was accepted at Mayo Clinic Florida. I certainly understand your frustration though. I learned things the hard way regarding insurance and began to make "insurance acceptance" one of my first questions. Noone wants wasted time. Typically a medical professional gives attention to insurance acceptance early on.

Sorry you had an unfortunate experience. I wouldn't give up on Mayo yet. Medicare open enrollment time is upon us. I actually switched my medicare insurance plan in order to be seen at Mayo and it was worth it.

Have you considered switching your Medicare insurance to one that Mayo does accept for the benefit of going there? Just a thought.