Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital
Longden Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 9DP
Mr. Viswanathan is recognized by all major health insurance companies. However, like many other experienced consultants, he may not be a 'fee-assured' provider. Nonetheless, most health insurance plans will cover the full cost of consultations according to your policy. Please ensure that the costs are preauthorized by your health insurer before your appointment, as patients will be responsible for any payment shortfall.
Insured patients are advised to request a referral from their GP, as insurers may require a GP referral for consultation approval. Preauthorization from your private health insurance company is necessary before any diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures. It is important to contact your insurer before undergoing treatment to clarify your coverage.
Once your insurance company approves your treatment, you will receive an authorization number, which you must bring along for your consultation. This authorization number is important for arranging direct payment of the treatment costs by the insurance company.
All patients will receive treatment codes, along with detailed quotes for the surgery costs, including Mr. Viswanathan's fees, in accordance with CMA guidelines. The quotes will also account for potential shortfalls, anaesthetist fees, hospital charges, and post-operative consultation fees.
The invoice for your surgery fees will be sent directly to your insurance company, with the pre-approved authorization number linked to it for payment. However, patients will be invoiced directly for any shortfall in the fees. Before the surgery, you will be provided with treatment codes and detailed quotes for all these costs, which will be in line with CMA guidelines.
Your insurance policy company name and scheme details.
Your policy membership number.
Confirmation of your pre-authorisation Code or claim reference number.