ESSI Pilot Program
A Simple, Affordable Path to Surgery with ESSI
A New Opportunity for Surgical Patients
We’re excited to introduce our Pilot Program. This Program is designed to make surgery with ESSI more financially accessible for eligible patients.
If you have commercial insurance with out-of-network benefits, you may qualify!
DISCOVER OUR NEW PILOT PROGRAM
How the Pilot Program Works
Patients approved for this program must have Active Commercial Insurance that includes out-of-network benefits.
To reserve your surgery date and secure your operating-room time, a $250 reservation fee is collected.
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Pilot Program Key Points
- $250 Fee to reserve your surgery date.
- ESSI Submits the Claim - All claims are filed directly with your insurance carrier for processing.
More Great Information
In-Network Hospital – Surgeries are performed at an In-network hospital (with most major plans) by one of our Out-of-Network specialists. Under the Federal No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing in these situations. This means your claim is generally processed using your in-network hospital benefits, and you’re only responsible for your plan’s standard deductible, copay, or coinsurance, just as you would be for any in-network care.
Physician Services – The same Federal Protections apply to the surgeon’s professional services. When your surgery is performed at an In-Network Hospital, your physician’s claim is also covered under the No Surprises Act, meaning it will typically be processed according to your In-Network Benefits. You are protected from additional balance billing beyond your plan’s normal cost-sharing amounts.
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Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify if:
- You are scheduled (or planning to schedule) surgery with Dr. Vidali
- You have active commercial insurance with out-of-network benefits.
Please note:
You must maintain your current insurance coverage through the date of surgery. If your insurance lapses or out-of-network benefits are lost before the procedure, the standard surgical fee will apply.
WHAT IF
You’re Not Eligible?
You Still Have Options!
If you do not have insurance or you have an EPO/HMO Insurance Plan, you still have access to excellent medical care, You Can Choose To:
- Proceed with Dr. Vidali as a Self-Pay Patient for the standard fee of $11,750
- Choose to work with one of our Senior Surgeons through the Excellence Program, with a reduced base surgical fee of $7,400.
We are here to help and guide you
Our team is committed to helping every patient find the most suitable Financial and Clinical pathway to Better Health.
Next Steps
Have Questions or Ready to Start?
- I'm Ready to Start
Take the Next Step Toward Relief and Healing
If you’re ready to start, simply request a consultation below. Remember if you’ve done so in the past, do not request a new consultation, please contact us at [email protected] instead.
Click below to request a consultation about your symptoms and treatment options. Depending on your location, you may meet in person with Dr. Vidali or one of our Excellence Physicians. We’ll help you find the right care plan for your medical needs and insurance.
- I Have Questions
If you have questions, please contact our surgical coordinators at: [email protected].
Our team will review your case details, confirm program eligibility, and guide you through the next steps toward scheduling your procedure.
Important Note:
If you’ve ever registered with us before in the past, please do not request a new consultation. You are already in our system. Our patient coordinators can help update your past registration details.