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Dr. didn't provide specific service requested, what to do?

I made an appointment with my long time physician for a flu shot. Upon arriving, the nurse confirmed my reason for the visit while taking my blood pressure, etc. I sat in the room for 35 minutes before the Dr. came in. He informed me they were out of flu shots at which time I asked why I wasn't called or told before hand. He apologized and then asked if I had any other concerns. I told him jokingly "Only if you have a miracle cure for getting old. This old body is slowing down". He took out his script pad, wrote something, and then told me to take it to the front desk. Upon handing it to the receptionist, she pulled out a bottle of "juice" and asked for $45. I was confused and asked her what it was and why it wasn't billable to my insurance. She said it was a new product the Dr. strongly believed in. A miracle juice high in antioxidants, replaces my vitamins, and has been known to prevent certain types of cancers. It's not medicine and therefor, not billable". I had my daughter look this up and found out it is an MLM juice product. I feel ripped off. I don't think my Dr. should get any money for this office visit. Do I have a recourse that will make him realize that patients don't go to office visits to buy juice? I didn't purchase it. I gave my daughter the brochure. My question pertains to the Dr.'s failure to be ethical and consequently, billing my insurance for a visit that never should have been.

Public Comments

1. caveat emptor,buyer beware. No one forced you to purchase the juice, you did that yourself. So, there is no recourse there. Unless you have not opened it, in which case you can take it back and demand a refund. Then, frankly, I'd shop for a new doctor.