Prepare the call
Not verified: call your insurer- Is this doctor or facility in network for my specific plan, at this location?
- Does this service need prior authorization or a referral?
- What will my share be after my deductible and coinsurance?
- Will other clinicians involved (anesthesia, pathology, radiology) be in network?
- Can I have a reference number for this call?
Who to call: the member services number on the back of your insurance card. You can also use the provider search on your insurer’s member site, but directories can be out of date, so confirm by phone and write down the reference number.
Doctor details on NuDavid come from the federal NPI Registry, which does not record insurance networks. Have the doctor’s NPI number ready: it is on each physician card.