I have sore throat and irritation and want to see a ENT specialist but my PHCS plan does not list ENT doctors!
2007-11-16 10:49:34 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, you will probably have to go see your primary care doctor. The key for most insurance companies is to save money. A sore throat and irriatation sounds like something that your primary doctor can treat. If it continues for months or keeps coming back, then a referral may be necessary to see either an allergist or ENT.
If you have a simple cold or a virus, an ENT will probably feel as if you have wasted his time.
Remember, your doctor has to justify why you need to be seen by a specialist.
2007-11-16 11:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Seablanco1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is yes and no. You may just need to call your Family Doctor to get a referral to an ENT.
2007-11-16 10:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by muggle_cat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if your doctor won't refer you ask why. If you don't like answer change your PCP. Or, if you have the cash, just make an appointment and go on your own.
2007-11-16 10:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Cash 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably best to just go to your regular doctor to treat this. It could be a cold or allergy.
2007-11-17 08:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your dr. and tell him you need a referral. If he won't refer you, you change doctors to someone who will refer you.
TX Mom
2007-11-16 10:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋