UC Irvine Health

"Do not go here! I went to see a doctor in her office for a first visit and they charged me $800!! They charge a "facility" fee that they do not tell you they are going to charge you in addition to the doctor fee. If they told most people upfront they charge that much for an office visit, very few would come. You think you are just going to see the doctor in the office setting because it is and office. You would also think they are referring to additional charges if you are admitted to the hospital since the information about payment refers to paying the doctor and hospital on a form that says "Hospital Admission." The doctor and office staff don't discuss billing at all. Even if you have insurance, what a waste of healthcare dollars when you could see a good doctor somewhere else for a reasonable charge. Shame on BlueCross for participating in this exorbitant fleecing of healthcare dollars. This is disgraceful. Taking advantage of trusting seniors and others that are ill and in need of care."