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Anyone go to a Mayo Clinic for neuropathy?
I’m just wondering if anybody has gone to a MAYO clinic for assessment, evaluation, a specific diagnosis and hopefully treatment? It has been in the back of my mind as my next and final step since it is feasible to drive to the Jacksonville location as I am in Tampa, Florida. (PN in feet, legs, hands and arms)
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@rwinney Hi Rachel - Like you, I had lots of testing done for 3 years at 3 teaching hospitals and had all of the written reports. Idiopathic, all three. I decided to apply at Mayo Rochester. I sent all reports to Mayo with a letter implying that perhaps I could be a challenge for their doctors. I tried to give them a solid reason to accept me. Was accepted in Nov 2019, went to Mayo Feb 2020 prior to pandemic and I am sure back then the staffing was greater prior to the pandemic. Mayo said idiopathic as well however, they did some tests that the other hospitals did not do. If turned down, I would apply again after 9 - 12 months and provide any changes in condition from the prior application. Nothing to lose and don't get discouraged.
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2 ReactionsMayo will not accept any medicare advantage plan. What are people who are advocates doing about this. I had terrible time w Mayo. Went through process of talking to several people only to be told they would not accept me. Horrible service. What are administrators on this site doing about it.
While I know not all Medicare Advantage plans are accepted, I was previously on MN UCare MA plan that was accepted at Rochester Mayo and now on UHC MA plan that is also currently accepted.
Hi @lewin, to get your questions answered about insurance types accepted at Mayo Clinic, please contact Patient Account Services at 844-217-9591 (toll-free), Monday through Friday. See more info here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/billing-insurance
It sounds, however, like you have already talked with someone in the Insurance and Billing department and that your insurance plan is out of network.
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I will add one thing to John and Colleen's response. The type of insurance Mayo accepts is also based on location. Each Mayo location (MN, FL, AZ) has different policies on insurance policies they accept.
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4 ReactionsThey accept no Medicare advantage plans. I think you can check on this, but doesn't seem fair. I wasn't told this until I had jumped through a lot of hoops.
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.
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3 ReactionsThank you so much. How do I find out which plans they accept? I am in my local hospital plan. Don't you also need a referral from your doctor?
Thanks again.
Hi rwinney,
Did the Mayo Clinic after they did the tests help to reduce your neuropathy pain? If so, what did they do? TIA
Yes, I am highly interested in getting details on "May Clinic on Neuropathy/chronic pain" program, if they have one????
BTW, any official from Mayo clinic monitor these discussions or they just host this platform / hub for individuals communicate/ exchange information?
Currently just get random responses from individuals i.e.: Helpful, Hugs etc. Although this is very nice, it really does not help / contribute to addressing real issues / suffering of patients like me!
Thank you,
Hossur Srikantan