Hi,
I have a really bad sore throat, and I think I need antibiotics. How can I see a doctor and get a medication without insurance and without spending tons of money in an emergency room? I live in New York City, so any specific answers (what clinic to go to, a doctor that takes people without insurance, etc.) would be quite appreciated.
Thanks!
2006-11-11 15:00:16 · 6 answers · asked by Suzanne 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Go to any emergency room, just like the illegal aliens do for medical insurance....it works for them
2006-11-11 15:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by usaf.primebeef 6 · 1⤊ 17⤋
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2016-05-28 04:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How can I see a doctor without insurance?
Hi,
I have a really bad sore throat, and I think I need antibiotics. How can I see a doctor and get a medication without insurance and without spending tons of money in an emergency room? I live in New York City, so any specific answers (what clinic to go to, a doctor that takes people without...
2015-08-16 19:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr. David Ores on Clinton St. (Lower East Side) is a "neighborhood doctor" who is well known for treating people without insurance or money. I've seen him a few times for simple things like getting antibiotics. He charged me twice (like $40) but didn't charge me at all two other times. Make sure you mention you have no insurance/money. He's very anti-smoking so if you are a smoker be prepared for a lecture. Do a search on his name and you'll find articles about what he does for people and how he's 'against the system'.
http://www.davidjoresmd.org/
(other than that, I've given a fake name at the hospital before when I had a kidney infection and needed antibiotics but it's "wrong" so I wouldn't recommend that!)
2006-11-13 14:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by Pico 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a doctor that you have been seeing?
When I lost my insurance, I simply phoned my doctor for my annual and she gave me a break on the cost and I paid cash.
2006-11-11 15:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by alsballoondepot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the secretary in your doctor's office, and find out if they offer a patient financial assistance program. Some have what is called Charity Financial Assistance. When I lost my ins., I called to find out how much a visit would be, and when I explained my situation to the secretary, she told me about the plan. I would have never known if she had not offered it to me. God bless her! I was sicker than I realilzed. Best wishes.
2006-11-11 15:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by shadowdancr17 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Emergency will take you without insurance but you'll get bill out you azz. Go to Walgreens or CVS for your meds they may be cheaper
2006-11-11 15:07:23 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Goose 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Try to find free or sliding fee clinics in your area. Some doctor's offices will also do sliding fee based on your income. Check around, sorry I don't have specifics.
2006-11-11 15:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by E B 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Doctors can't turn you away because you don't have insurance. Hopefully when you go to a doctor, when it's time to leave and pay the bill you can request the bill you and then you can just make payments until it's paid off. Another option (I'm a nurse) is to go in, see the doctor, get your prescription and then when you get to the window to pay, look in your purse and tell them you forgot your money/checkbook/bankcard and they'll HAVE to bill you. They'll put up a small fight, but if you don't have the money, you don't have it...period. We have people do that all the time. And you'll already have your prescription...so good luck to you!
2006-11-11 15:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ducky S 5 · 6⤊ 7⤋
Go to a clinic
2006-11-11 15:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Pay him in cash!
2006-11-11 15:03:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 9⤋