Why the annual fee?
In order to offer the highest level of personalized care and access
possible, Dr. Fuchs limits the number of patients in his practice.
The annual retainer ensures that he will be available to his
patients whenever they need him, whether for an office visit,
a hospitalization, a phone call or e-mail. The fixed fee also
ensures that your medical costs for primary care will be
completely predictable.
Will I have to wait weeks to get an appointment?
No. Dr. Fuchs guarantees same-day appointments and no waiting.
What about tests and procedures at your office? Is there an extra fee?
Any services Dr. Fuchs or his staff provides in the office—such as
vaccinations and EKGs—are included in the annual retainer. Lab
tests drawn in his office are sent to Cedars-Sinai Laboratory and
billed under their agreement with your insurer.
Does this mean I don't need insurance?
You will still need insurance to cover potential expenses like
hospital bills, treatment by other physicians and diagnostic tests.
The annual fee is specifically for Dr. Fuchs's care.
If I'm hospitalized, will you charge extra for your hospital visits?
No. The annual fee covers all the visits, whether in the office
or hospital.
Will I be able to reach Dr. Fuchs with questions and concerns?
Absolutely. Patients are given Dr. Fuchs's direct cell-phone number
and may call at any time whatsoever. In the rare instances when
he doesn't answer immediately—such as when he is with a
patient—he will return the call promptly.
