THE SKIN CENTER

Although we are not on PPO plans with the following companies, The Skin Center regularly sees patients out of network or as self pay.We are happy to take care of your dermatology needs and can help to provide you estimates of benefits and charges on advance of your visit. Please call (949) 582-7699 to get a free estimate 

for office visits.

FAQ: How much does it cost to see a dermatologist?

Typically, your specialist office visit is $125 for basic rashes, warts, or to check a mole.

FAQ: How much does it cost to remove a growth?

Removing a small growth usually costs around $100-$200 for typical moles or warts.  

The Skin Center is currently NOT contracted with:

HMO's

EPO's

Cigna

Pacificare

Greatwest

Monarch

Kaiser

Medi-Cal

CalOptima

Medicare Advantage plans

Blue Cross Healthy Families EPO

The Skin Center is no longer contracted with PacifiCare, Cigna or Greatwest PPO.

You can be seen as a self pay patient with extended special discounts.

Cancellations, No-Shows and Late Arrivals

We ask that a 48-hour notice be given for rescheduling or cancellations.
Thank you for your consideration. A $50 "No Show" fee applies to all medical appointments that are not canceled and $100 for all cosmetic and surgical appointments.


Please be sure to schedule your appointment before coming in.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

THE SKIN CENTER CANCELLATION POLICY
A 48-hour cancellation notice is required prior to your appointment date to receive a refund of your appointment guarantee. If you cancel within 48 hours, including appointments made within 2 days of your reserved time, you will be charged the full $35 amount of the appointment guarantee. For established customers, this amount will be billed to you and added to your account. Declined or invalid credit card numbers may result in cancellation of appointment without prior notice. Personal checks will be accepted for pre-payment of reservation balance only if received at least 14 days prior to your appointment. Checks will not be accepted if received less than 14 days prior to your appointment. Reservations made for surgeries, laser treatments, cosmetic services, and Mohs surgery require cancellation 7 days prior to your appointment. Cancellations within 7 days of these special appointment are subject to the forfeit of $100 procedure appointment guarantee.

DEPOSITS AND CREDIT CARDS
All new client reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card or paypal. For general reservations, a $35 appointment guarantee is charged upon booking; for  surgical or procedure reservations, $100 is charged upon booking. Reservations made with declined or invalid credit cards are subject to cancellation.

RATES
All rates are currently subject to individual insurance company determined contracts and rates that may not be reflected in the total cost estimate . Prior to appointment confirmation, all rates are subject to change without notice and based upon limited availability.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-In time is 15 minutes to your appointment. Check out time is 1 to 1 1/2 hours after your appointment. Check out time is greater for surgeries and procedures. Mohs check out times vary from 2-9 hours.

PREFERENCES
We will make every effort to fulfill your preference requests; however they are not guaranteed. Additional charges apply for all procedures, and some services and requests are entirely self pay.

For accommodation preferences, please call us in advance of your appointment.

AGE REQUIREMENT
You must be 18 years of age or older to be seen without a parent or guardian.

ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE CHARGES
Office visits do not include any procedures or supplies. There is an additional fee for all procedures.

For all acne treatments and cosmetic facial services:

In order to remain on schedule for all our clients, we must shorten your treatment time if you are late for your acne treatment or facial appointment. The normal fee for your treatment will remain the same.

Our appointment policies are meant to allow for more efficient scheduling of your service, while ensuring you are taken care of in a timely and professional manner.