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at NorthStar Medical Specialists
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FAX (360) 676-6636
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Insurance and Scheduling
We are contracted with most major insurance plans and typically receive the referral and necessary documentation directly from your referring physician. In most cases, we’re able to offer appointments within a few weeks. If you don’t hear from us—or if you have questions about insurance coverage or scheduling—please don’t hesitate to contact our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. We’re here to help!
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What insurances does NorthStar take?
NorthStar Medical is contracted with most major medical insurances.
Some of the most common insurance companies we work with are Regence Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente of Washington, Premera Blue Cross, Healthcare Management Administrators, Medicare, Uniform Medical Plan, United Healthcare, First Choice Health Network, Tricare, Essence, CIGNA, Molina, Lifewise, Community Health Plan, Teamsters Welfare Trust, Medicaid and Molina to name a few.
If your insurance isn’t listed, don’t worry! Please just give us a call and we can let you know if we are contracted with them.
Secondary Insurance
In most cases yes, the secondary should cover the remainder, however not all secondary insurances have the same benefits. NorthStar highly recommends contacting your secondary insurance to find out your benefits for the program. If you have any further questions after doing so, our billing office will be happy to assist you.
Medicare Coverage
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a covered benefit under Medicare for eligible patients. If you qualify, Medicare may help cover the costs of your treatment plan, including supervised exercise, education, and support services. Our team can help verify your coverage and guide you through the process.
Billing Information
Our billing team is here to make the payment process as smooth as possible. After your visit, we’ll submit claims directly to your insurance provider. Once your insurance has processed the claim, you’ll receive a statement for any remaining balance.
If you have questions about a bill, need help understanding a charge, or would like to set up a payment plan, please don’t hesitate to contact our billing department—we’re happy to assist you.
What is a sleep study?
A sleep study is a diagnostic test that a physician may use to determine if you have a sleep disorder, what type of disorder, and the potential severity of that disorder.
What many people don’t realize is that not all sleep studies are the same—different types are used to evaluate specific sleep disorders and symptoms.
At NorthStar Sleep Center, we offer five key types of sleep studies tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Contact Info
Tel: (360) 676-1696
Fax: (360) 676-6636
Address:
1345 King Street
Bellingham, WA 98229