Central EMS

"Pressure tactics to get in the ambulance. 3 separate ambulance rides due to some hospital error and charged for all 3. Central EMS gets 1 star for the few excellent fronts (the real ones) during a different matter. -4 stars for back administration killing families (figure of speech) with bills that are out of reach. Not sure how to cover 4000 dollars. To anyone reading…drive, walk and/or help yourself to help. I’m sure I’m now screwed."

"My grandaughter and I was involved in a terrible accident involving a hit and run driver, the paramedics that responded were so very compassionate, thorough and caring."

"Central EMS paramedics were amazingly patient with our son who is autistic. Everyone was professional yet caring. Thank you for the service you provide to our community!"

"I was having a nose bleed that wouldn't stop. They only had to drive 2 miles round trip to pick me up (I live right by Washington Reg.) yet it cost over $1,000. It happened again a week later and still over $1,000 for a short ride. If I could have driven myself the 2nd time I would have because the price is outrageous. I understand paying more if they have to do an IV but the cost should be a lot less when they only have to drive 2 miles!"

"EMT's were amazing and provided great service. Could not have asked for better care during my emergency. This is a review of the billing and office employees. First of all they are not in network for any insurance company. They did bill my insurance, so it went towards my deductible, however there was no insurance discount. They offer a 15 percentage discount if you pay in full. I wanted to use Care Credit to take advantage of 12 month interest free payments. They told me they take care credit, however after multiple calls to both them and Care Credit, I found out they don't even though they told me they did. I feel like if you choose not to be in network for any insurance, the LEAST you could do is take a very popular credit card that every other medical provider known takes. Paying medical bills is difficult for most people. I feel like they should make it as easy as possible and let people pay anyway they can. Again, service was amazing. The "after care" is not great. By they way, Bentonville EMS was in network with my insurance a few years ago when I had to use them. Their cost to me was a 1/3 of what Central EMS billed me. Too bad Fayetteville doesn't have their own ambulance service like other cities in the area."