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Customer Complaints Summary
- 675 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 176 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:10/27/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I scheduled an appointment 2 weeks prior to going to my appointment on 10/25/2022. When I arrived to my appointment with a health care packet from nursing home but forgot to bring my insurance card, the receptionist threw her hands in the air and said well if you get a bill, you are responsible to pay it in a very rude tone! Then she made me fill out patient information forms only to have the CT technician come out 25 minutes later to tell me that they don't perform CT abdomen/pelvis/with contrast and with rectal contrast there at ************************************************************************************. And that I will have to go somewhere else! So I asked the CT technician where can I go and he told me a hospital or something. On the way out, I noticed the receptionist greeting a woman patient and was very nice to hear, unlike when I came in. When I came in, I said hello how are you doing today? And she said in a rude tone, do you have an appointment? Going to this appointment was a complete waste of time and gas! They should have told me before I decided to go to my appointment that they didn't perform those type of CT scans and also the receptionist didn't bother to look at my medical history and labs that she instructed that I bring with me!Business Response
Date: 12/01/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us further time to investigate. This has been addressed to all staff involved. Disciplinary action has been taken. However we are not able to discuss the corrective action. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Thank you,
**************
Initial Complaint
Date:10/24/2022
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 3/2/2022, I received an MRI from SimonMed, *************, where the "charges" were $1240. Before my appointment, I gave them my ******** and ********** information where they stated that they need to in order to confirm that this procedure is fully covered. At no time before or at the day of the appointment did they state that I would be liable for any costs.7 months later, on 10/24/2022, I receive a Final Notice which states that I owe $1149.40. I see a "details of services" where both ******** and ********** did pay a portion of the charges. Given that they had my insurance information beforehand, did not communicate that I would have to pay out of pocket, and that both insurances paid for part of this procedure - this final notice, which is threatening to go to a collections agency, is invalid and unjust.Account Number: *************.Business Response
Date: 10/26/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. Upon review of the patients account we did see there was an error. Medicare made two payments on the charge, which caused an error on the allowed amount for that charge line. We have corrected the proper adjustments and the patient now has a zero balance with us. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Thank you,
******************
Customer Answer
Date: 10/26/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
***************
Initial Complaint
Date:10/24/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I went into Simon med for a CAT Scan 9/1. I was told by the front desk I needed to pay the full amount up front. I did not have and then they proceeded to set me up for a payment plan. This information was wrong since my health insurance paid my cost and I am not responsible for any amount due. I called Simon med 3 times and they told me I was due for a refund and they should have never taken my money. Each time I called they said they would send my refund. I am now almost 2 months in still waiting for my refund and they are still taking my money.Business Response
Date: 10/27/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. After further review of the patients account we do see the patient is due a refund in the amount of $100.00. We have refunded 2 payments of $50.00 to the credit card and ensured there is no recurring payment plan. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Thank you,
******************
Initial Complaint
Date:10/22/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I went to SimonMed at ************ for my yearly diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound of both b****** on 9/23/22. When I got there, I asked what the cash price was for the services vs. what I would owe if I ran it through insurance. They told me the cash price was $300 and my out of pocket if I used my insurance was over $100 more. Therefore, I elected the cash price and paid in full before my scans. I got a receipt, and the charge went through on my HSA Credit Card on 9/26. For the record, this is not the first time that I have paid the cash price for services there. Then on 10/8/22, I received a text from SimonMed saying that I had a bill available online (account number ********. When I clicked on the link it said that I owed more than $100 MORE because they ran it through my insurance. When I look at the bill, it appears that I paid the cash price AND MY INSURANCE PAID AS WELL. First I called the main billing department for SimonMed. I explained the situation, and they said that they would look into it. About 2 weeks later, I called the actual SimonMed that I went to, and they told me there was nothing that they could do because they already ran it through my insurance and I was responsible for the bill (even though it was 100% THEIR FAULT). I was then transferred to the main billing department, and I explained the situation again. Again, they said that they would look into it. I paid for the services I received in cash and I do not owe a ***** more. The fact that they still ran it through my insurance was their error. This is completely unacceptable and unethical business practices, and if the double billing is intentional, then it is fraud.Business Response
Date: 11/08/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. Upon review of the account, we have made all corrections. The account has been adjusted and now reflects a zero balance. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Thank you,
******************
Customer Answer
Date: 11/08/2022
Thank you very much for your response. Since a couple weeks had passed since I contacted your billing department and filed a complaint with the BBB, I went ahead and paid the $105.02 outstanding balance (even though I wholeheartedly disagreed with the charge). I paid the cash price of $300 in full on my date of service. Then *** made the mistake of billing my insurance anyway, which caused me to owe the additional money. Based on your response to my complaint, I can assume that you researched the issue and agree that I did not owe the extra money. Therefore, I will close my complaint when the $105.02 is refunded. Thank you.Business Response
Date: 11/17/2022
Hello,
I have requested for the $105.02 to be refunded, I have expedited this request. Once it is processed it may take a couple of days for it to reflect back to the card used.
I apologize again for he inconvenience.
Thank you,
******************
Customer Answer
Date: 11/17/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
***************************
Initial Complaint
Date:10/19/2022
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received a back and neck MRI October 2021. Cash price quoted $300 each. So, $600. I paid that and about 10 months later I received a bill for $691.36. I called multiple times and basically got the run around. They told me it is because my insurance wouldn't pay (which is why I paid cash). I explained it was cash pay, but they said once the insurance company is billed there is nothing they can do. I never told them to bill my insurance!! Then I got another bill for $27.93. I sent in a request for a description on the latest bill. What they sent didn't clarify anything. A month later a get a FINAL notice on the $27.93, which was actually only my second notice. Then I receive an invoice with an adjustment for the $691.36 bill and it is now $98.34. Not great, but better than $691.36. Two weeks later I get FINAL notice on the $691.36. Called and asked what I really owe and got attitude because it was FINAL notice. I typically get one MRI a year (3 in 2021). I always pay cash. The facility does a great job, but the billing will keep me from going back there. I have now paid the $27.93 and $98.34, because I was just so frustrated with the whole thing.Business Response
Date: 10/24/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. We have removed charges from agency and adjusted the balance. We cannot locate any additional payments. Please advise if patient paid agency directly? If so please provide us with proof of payment or receipts.
Thank you,
******************Initial Complaint
Date:10/14/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 8-30-21 I went to the Simon Med Location at ******************************************************* for a CT scan. This appointment was booked over the phone with Simon Med and this location was chosen due to the close proximity to my home. During the phone call to book the appointment nor when arriving at the location for the procedure was I advised that this location and/or the actual provider were not in network with my insurance. I was charged for the portion for an in network process before having the procedure completed. I was not provided with any costs of the procedure for either my insurance or me personally other than the ***** they asked me to pay at the time of the service. Unknown to me (until August 2022), they did not have correct information for my mailing address or that they were not in network at the Laveen location. Had I know this, I would have chosen a different location that was in network for the procedure. In August 2022, I received a call from them advising that I owed them an additional ****** and at that time asked that they mail me a bill with a breakdown. I did not know that they were not in network until I contacted my own insurance company. I have made multiple attempts by phone to resolve this concern, asking that they waive the balance due based on their employees lack of disclosure about the out of network issue. Each time being advised that they are looking into it and call back in another 2 weeks. Many weeks have now passed and again I have made several attempts to contact their billing offices only to be hung up on or placed on terminal holds because they have no interest in resolving the issue. They continue to mention the balance has been sent to collections even though I make attempts to resolve.Business Response
Date: 10/27/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. Upon review the balance has been removed from self pay unit status. We have adjusted the balance of $696.16.
We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Thank you,
******************Initial Complaint
Date:10/12/2022
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I had scheduled a mammogram and ultrasound on July 20th. They insisted I put a card on file in order to have my appointment. I was assured that I would be notified before being billed any remaining balance that *** be due after my insurance was billed. Instead, I have been continuously billed even after my account was paid in full, and double or quadruple billed each time. I called on September 16th and was told that they would open a dispute and refund the overage of $244.59 that was showing on my account. Instead, I have received no refund and was again charged twice on October 10th for $63.01. Called again and was again told they would escalate and issue a refund. My total owed to them was $81.53. Since July I have been charged:July 20th - $15.00 July 20th - $15.00 July 25th - $66.53 July 25th - $66.53 July 31st - $129.75 July 31st - $129.75 Sept. 12 - $81.53 Sept. 12 - $81.53 Sept. 12 - $81.53 Sept. 12 - $81.53 Oct. 10 - $63.01 Oct. 10 - $63.01 That is an overage of $793.17. And I have requested repeatedly for them to remove my credit card from my account and was told there is no way to do that. These are unauthorized charges, I have revoked my authorization several times. DO NOT PUT YOUR CARD ON FILE HERE!!!!!Business Response
Date: 10/25/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter Upon review we do see that the patient was due a refund. We have refunded the patients credit card on 10.17.22 $81.53 + 11.18. We also verified that the account is no longer set up on a auto payments. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Thank you,
******************Initial Complaint
Date:10/11/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Due to some medical issues over the past couple of months between me and my 2 kids, I unfortunately had to visit 3 different Simonmed offices about 8 times. The staff at the offices are usually nice, which is surprising considering the equipment they use. At the ***************** over the course of 5 visits, the front staff complain about the computers not working, the printer is broken or out of ink, the internet causing issues with their portal with insurance companies etc. The radiologist complained about the **Ray machine being outdated and broken. The problem got so bad that at my orthopedic doctor ******* they were thankful that I remembered to bring a hard copy of my images from Simonmed since there were issues with the Simonmed portal again.There are also a number of issues with scheduling. On 9/30 in the evening, I scheduled a CT to happen on 10/1. The person I spoke to said it was authorized by insurance and my balance would be *****. The next morning, I received a voicemail from another scheduling rep stating that there is no authorization and my balance would be 300. I called back, and complained to a manager about this confusion. The manager stated that the rep from the evening gave me a promotion price, but the imaging was not authorized by insurance. This manager told me his name was ******, and his phone extension was x2634. He explained to me that I can still go to office and get exam for my son for *****. When I got to the ******* they explained to me that they have no idea who ****** is, and that the cash price for a CT is 150. I tried calling ****** back at scheduling, but then I was told there is no manager called ******, and the extension I have is no good. I was then told to call Compliance at ********** and talked to *****. He said he is not the right person for what I was complaining about. He forwarded me to somebody named ******* I think, who just ended my call by hanging up on me.Business Response
Date: 10/25/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. We apologize for any miscommunication in regards to the billing portion of the complaint. However, for this exam as a cash pay patient it is $150.00. If authorization was approved for this exam then payment would have been $50.34. We have reviewed all phone calls between the patient and the scheduling staff. This has been addressed with all staff involved and have offered additional training in regards to this incident. If you would like to proceed with getting this exam done feel free to reach me at ************. Again we apologize for the less than satisfactory experience.
Thank you,
******************
Initial Complaint
Date:09/28/2022
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I keep getting collection bills for services I already paid cash for. Simon Med is also trying to bill my insurance after cash payment was collected. This is fraud. Below is an email from the site manager where I had my services rendered stating the bill was an error. I have attempted to reach Simon Med multiple time with lack of response.From: ********************* <**********************************************> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 11:42 AM To: ************************* <***********************>Subject: Re: Patient concern- ************************* - URGENT ISSUE *****, Please disregard the bill, I reached out to billing department and had the account has been adjusted. There is a zero balance. I apologize for the inconvenience. ********************* Site Manager- Fashion Square Phone:********************* Fax:************Business Response
Date: 10/03/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. upon review of the account, the balance of $345.00 was adjusted on 9/30/22. There is no balance due on account. We apologize for any inconveniences this has caused.
Thank you,
******************
Initial Complaint
Date:09/24/2022
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 07/01/22, I paid $63.84 to SimonMed, via my **************** card (see attached), for imaging services received. However, SimonMed continues to bill me for the amount. I have spoken several times to SimonMed representatives who have promised to resolve the matter, but I continue to be be billed. The last conversation I had was with a supervisor, who apologized and assured me she would remedy the situation. Unfortunately, it has not been corrected, and I continue to be billed.Business Response
Date: 09/27/2022
Hello,
Thank you for allowing us time to further investigate this matter. After review of the account the proper adjustments have now been made to the account and the account balance is $0.00. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Thank you,
****************
Customer Answer
Date: 09/27/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
*******************
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