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PPO insurance welcome

See a GI specialist with your PPO plan, usually without a referral

We are in network with most major PPO plans and Medicare. With a PPO, you can usually book directly with our gastroenterologists for colonoscopy, endoscopy, FibroScan, and care for digestive and liver conditions.

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PPO plans we accept

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (Out of State)
  • Cigna
  • Health NetEmployer group plans only
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UMRUnited Medical Resources
  • TricareMay require a referral
  • TriWestVA Community Care
  • MedicareOriginal Medicare and all Medicare PPO plans

Don’t see your plan? Call us at 626-898-4560. Many plans are accepted that aren’t listed here.

Why PPO patients choose us

  • Book directly. Most PPO plans don’t need a referral, so you can make an appointment yourself.
  • Colonoscopy without an extra visit. Eligible patients can schedule a screening colonoscopy online today with Direct Access Colonoscopy.
  • Procedures at an outpatient center. Colonoscopy and endoscopy are done at Valley Digestive Health Center in Arcadia, which often costs less than a hospital.
  • FibroScan in our office. Liver elastography for fatty liver disease and hepatitis is done right here in Temple City.
  • Care in your language. English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Check your coverage in 3 steps

  1. Find your plan type. Look for “PPO” on the front of your insurance card.
  2. Confirm we’re in network. Call the member services number on your card and ask about Unio Specialty Care – Temple City, or call us.
  3. Book your visit. Request an appointment online or call 626-898-4560.

Covered California

We accept:

  • Blue Shield of California (Covered California PPO)

Out of network (higher out-of-pocket cost):

  • Health Net Covered California “CommunityCare” PPO
  • Ambetter (Health Net) individual & family PPO plans

HMO & medical groups (IPAs)

With an HMO, you need a referral from your primary care doctor. We work with these medical groups:

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  • Advanced Medical Doctors of California IPA
  • Advantage Care IPA
  • Atlas Healthcare Physicians IPA
  • CareMore
  • Freedom Physicians Corporation
  • Health Care LA IPA
  • Optum
  • Regal / Lakeside Medical Group
  • Southland Advantage Medical Group
  • Stewart Medical Group

Plan updates

  • We are not accepting new patients with Exceptional Care Medical Group (ECMG) IPA.
  • We are not accepting new patients with Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal or Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal.
  • We no longer accept L.A. Care Direct Network or Southland San Gabriel Valley IPA.

Insurance contracts can change at any time. Please confirm your coverage with your plan before your visit.

Check your insurance with a photo of your card

Take or upload a photo of your insurance card. We’ll check right away whether we take it for office visits and for Direct Access Colonoscopy.

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Insurance Questions

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist with a PPO plan?

Most PPO plans let you see a specialist without a referral, so you can book directly with our GI doctors. A few plans, such as Tricare, may require one. Check with your plan if you are unsure.

Is my PPO plan in network?

We are in network with most major PPO plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Plans change, so call the member services number on your insurance card or call us at 626-898-4560 to confirm before your visit.

Do you accept Medicare?

Yes. We accept Original Medicare and all Medicare PPO plans.

Can I get a colonoscopy without an office visit first?

Many healthy adults with a PPO, EPO or POS plan (including Health Net employer PPO plans, not Covered California, and out-of-state Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans), Medicare, Optum, or Regal/Lakeside Medical Group, or paying cash, can schedule a screening colonoscopy online today through our Direct Access Colonoscopy program, without an office visit first.

Do you accept HMO plans?

We work with many local medical groups (IPAs). With an HMO, you need a referral from your primary care doctor before your visit.

Do you accept Aetna PPO?

Yes. We are in network with Aetna PPO plans. You can usually book directly with our gastroenterologists without a referral. Call the number on your card to confirm your specific plan.

Do you accept Anthem Blue Cross PPO?

Yes. We are in network with Anthem Blue Cross (Blue Cross of California) PPO plans, and with most out-of-state Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans.

Do you accept Blue Shield of California PPO?

Yes, including Blue Shield of California PPO plans bought through Covered California.

Do you accept Cigna and UnitedHealthcare PPO?

Yes. We are in network with Cigna and UnitedHealthcare PPO plans, and with UMR (United Medical Resources) plans.

How much does a colonoscopy cost with PPO insurance?

It depends on your plan and why the colonoscopy is done. Most PPO plans cover a screening colonoscopy for average-risk adults 45 and older at no cost to you. A colonoscopy for symptoms, or a surveillance colonoscopy less than 10 years after your last one because of past polyps, may be subject to your deductible and copay. Procedures at Valley Digestive Health Center, an outpatient center, often cost less than at a hospital. See procedure billing.

Can I book a colonoscopy directly with my PPO?

Often, yes. Healthy adults 45 and older with a PPO plan can usually schedule a screening colonoscopy online today through Direct Access Colonoscopy, without a separate office visit first.