Please contact our bariatric surgery center in the Dallas and Tarrant County, Texas area for more information about affordable payment options.
Gregory Barnes MD
3409 Worth St.
Dallas, TX 75246
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5801 Oakbend Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76132
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This Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator is a quick and accurate way of determining if you are the ideal weight for your height. Please fill out the fields below and you will receive an instantaneous, confidential result. The following chart indicates the average BMI rating:
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 25.0 Normal
25.0 – 30.0 Overweight
30.0 – 40.0 Obese
40 and Above Morbidly Obese
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Morbid obesity is a disease with life-threatening implications. This is one reason many insurance companies provide some coverage for individuals who opt for weight loss surgery. Patients considering bariatric surgery in the Dallas and Tarrant County region can take comfort in the fact that the office of Gregory Barnes, MD will help them apply for insurance benefits to cover the cost of weight loss surgery. Dr. Barnes also offers a number of financing options to help patients manage the price of surgery.
Although every patient's situation varies, there are a variety of insurance companies that make weight loss surgery coverage available. In fact, some states require that insurance companies provide benefits to patients who meet certain criteria suggested by the National Institute of Health.
If you are considering bariatric surgery from Gregory Barnes, MD, and would like to apply for insurance coverage for procedures such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAP-BAND® System surgery, or gastric sleeve surgery, be sure to read your certificate of coverage thoroughly to find out exactly what is covered and what is required to apply. You should also have a detailed discussion with Dr. Barnes to obtain an obesity surgery referral from him. This will be necessary in presenting your application to your insurance company. Save all receipts and records from medical treatments as well as any documentation from fitness and diet centers and weight loss programs.
One of the first questions your insurance company will ask Dr. Barnes is whether your surgery is a medical necessity. If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, and/or you have been morbidly obese for at least five years, surgical weight loss options may be deemed a medical necessity in your specific case. Co-morbidities such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other complications brought on by obesity may also qualify your surgery as a medical necessity. Dr. Gregory Barnes will discuss all aspects of what can qualify your surgery as a medical necessity at your initial consultation.
There are many available options to bring bariatric surgery within your budget. Dr. Gregory Barnes works with a finance company that can help offset the costs of surgery with low-interest monthly payment plans. One of our team members will be happy to assist you in the application process and help you find a payment plan that will make your weight loss treatment more affordable.
For more information on insurance and payment options for life-saving weight loss procedures, please contact our bariatric surgery practice serving the Dallas / Fort Worth and Tarrant County area. Dr. Gregory Barnes is committed to helping people lose weight and live healthier. Our staff will work with you to ensure you get the treatment you need at a price that is affordable to you.