FAQ
How often should I receive a full body skin cancer screening?
Yearly, unless there is a history of skin cancer or melanoma, then twice a year or even more may be recommended.
How often do botox and fillers last?
Depending on the type of injection, they can last anywhere from a few months to two years. Botox will last about 3-4 months, where as fillers last 1-2 years depending on the specific product.
Which insurances do you accept?
We accept a number of insurances for medical visits. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for an overview of the plans we accept. If you have any questions you may email us at frontdesk@lunadermatology.com
How can I reduce the chance of bruising after my filler or botox appointment?
Refrain from blood thinners, including aspirin and ibuprohen 10 days prior to injections. Refraining from caffeine and alcohol can also help reduce bruising as they are also blood thinners. Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that reduces bruising, so eating pineapple both before and after can help. Bromelain can also be taken as a supplement in pill form. Lastly, arnica tablets taken both before and after treatment can reduce bruising.
If I need a biopsy or something removed from my skin, can this be done in your office?
Yes, all biopsies are done in office, as well as most minor surgeries. Dr. Bair is also a licensed MOHs surgeon.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office, or by using our online scheduling service!
FAQ
Which insurances do you accept?
General Information
We accept a wide range of insurance plans in order to best serve our community, including certain medicare and medicaid plans. Please click on the selections below for more information. Please note that dermatology is considered a specialist visit, and it is the patient’s responsibility to know whether a referral is needed.
MEDICARE
We accept all medicare plans.
Aetna
We accept most Aetna commerical plans, as well as medicare and medicaid plans.
MVP
We accept most MVP plans.
Magnacare
MagnaCare PPO, MagnaCare Plus
Fidelis
Fidelis Care HarpFidelis Medicaid, Fidelis Essential Plan, Fidelis Medicare, Dual Advantage Plus, Longterm Care, Medilevel BBX, Star Health Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Please contact the office to confirm specific plan coverage
Empire Plan / NYSHIP
We accept the Empire Plan / NYSHIP
United Healthcare (UHC)
OXFORD FREEDOM, OXFORD LIBERTY, OXFORD METRO, CHARTER, CHARTER BALANCED, CHARTER PLUS,CHOICE EPO, CHOICE HMO, CHOICE POS, CHOICE/CORE, COMPASS HMO, Compass POS, CORE ESSENTIAL EPO CORE POS, NAVIGATE EPO, NAVIGATE HMO, NAVIGATE POS, OPTIONS PPO, SELECT EPO, SELECT HMO, SELECT POS, VETERANS AFFAIRS CCN, Advocate4Me (HARP), CHILDREN’S HEALTH, DUAL MEDICARE COMPLETE, Essential Plan, LONG TERM CARE, MEDICAID
AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO), AARP Medicare Advantage Essential (HMO), AARP Medicare Advantage Mosaic (HMO), AARP Medicare Advantage Mosaic Choice , AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO), AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO), UnitedHealthcare Assisted Living Plan (PPOI-SNP), UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (HMO), UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 1 (Regional PPO), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 3 (Regional PPO), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 4 (Regional PPO), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Essential (Regional PPO)UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan 1 (PPO I-SNP), UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan 2 (HMO I-SNP)
Tricare East
Please contact the office with any questions about specific plans.
Cigna
CIGNA HealthCare of New York, Inc., Metro NY Seamless Network, Open Access Plus, OA Plus, ChoiceFund OA Plus with CareLink, Open Access Plus, OA Plus, ChoiceFund OA Plus, PPO, Choice Fund PPO
Humana
Medicare HMO, Medicare PPO, Medicare PFFs, Humana PPO
CDPHP
EPO,EPO National,GE Health Benefits,GE Health Care Preferred GE Health Choice, HDEPO,HDEPO National, HDHMO,HDHP,HDHP Value
HDPPO, HDPPO National ,Health Alliance CDPHN,Healthy New York,HMO
HMO New York State Employees, Indemnity Plan,POS, POS National, PPO, PPO National
Traditional Plan
Child Health Plus
Essential Plan HMO
Individual HMO
Medicaid
Medicaid HARP
Medicare HMO
Medicare HMO New York State Retirees
Medicare PPO
Oscar
NJ small group, NY Individual, NY small group plus OOA, NY small group circle, NY small group plus.
Bind
We accept Bind, which is part of United Healthcare.
UMR
We accept UMR, which is part of United Healthcare.