I was seen in the LaPorte office in January of 2012. Paid my co-pay with cash since they do not take anything else. Since I have good insurance I did not know that there was a balance due but two months after visit I received the a bill from the office for 26.00 and a message saying they were sending me to a collection agency. THIS WAS THE FIRST BILL I RECEIVED FROM THEM. I called the office the day I received this and told her this was the first bill that I had received and was told to pay it within the next month, which I did. I have now been sent a letter from their collection agency demanding money, which has already been sent to Dr. Applegarth's office. Just called the office again and was told TUFF. I have never been sent to a collection agency before in my life. My credit score is over 800 for a reason. I would NEVER NEVER NEVER recommend this dermatologist to anyone. And he should spend a little money on the ladies in the billing department to go to charm school.
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