Insurance and Authorization
We know insurance can be one of the most stressful parts of seeking care. Our team is here to make it simple. We verify your benefits before your visit, explain what your plan requires, and guide you through any authorization so you can focus on getting better.
Original Medicare
All PPO Plans
Center IPA
WelbeHealth
VA Insurance
GEHA Insurance
SCAN HMO
Effective starting September 1
Case-by-case plans: Medi-Cal and Seoul Medical Group (SMG). Call us and we will verify whether we can see you under your specific network structure.
Medi-Cal coverage in Los Angeles County is frequently contracted out to an IPA. While VWCLA is enrolled with MediCal, we typically cannot see patients whose Medi-Cal benefits are managed through an IPA or HMO. If you have MediCal, call us with your plan details and we will verify your status before you arrive.
In California, HMO plans contract with IPAs, which can restrict care to specific physician networks. Many patients call assuming they have Original Medicare when they actually hold a Medicare Advantage plan tied to an IPA, requiring prior authorization. If you are unsure, call our office and we will help you identify your exact coverage.
Original Medicare and standard PPO plans usually allow you to see us for medically necessary vein and wound care without a referral. HMO, IPA, and Medicare Advantage plans often require prior authorization from your Primary Care Physician (PCP). Call us first, we handle benefit verification for you.
For most vein conditions, yes. Insurance carriers generally require a documented trial of conservative therapy, typically prescription compression stockings worn for a specified period, before approving vein procedures. Exceptions exist for urgent conditions like active venous ulcers or bleeding veins. If a conservative trial is required, Dr. Kim and our team will guide you through fitting, Unna boot application, or multilayer wrap therapy as clinically indicated.
Treatment for symptomatic venous disease and chronic wounds is medical care and is typically covered by insurance. Purely cosmetic treatments (such as spider vein removal without symptoms) are not covered. For cosmetic services, we offer transparent self-pay pricing. We do not offer financing options at this time.
We accept most major insurance plans and handle the verification for you.
Call us or check online now to confirm your coverage details.
