Manhattan Beach Dermatology

Office Policies
In an effort to make your visit to Manhattan Beach Dermatology run as smoothly as possible, we have implemented the following office policies. We look forward to providing you with the highest quality medical care. Please feel free to call for any questions or additional information.

Accepted Insurances
We accept Medicare and are an in-network provider for most PPO plans in California, including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Health Net, and Pacificare. We do not participate in any HMO or MediCal insurance plans. Our office staff will be happy to verify your eligibility prior to your appointment.

Office Hours
We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday. After office hours, call (310) 802-8180 and follow the voice mail prompts to leave a non-urgent message or to contact one of our healthcare providers for emergencies only.

Payment
We collect all co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance at the time of service. Cosmetic procedures are not billed to insurance and we require payment in full at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, and the following credit cards and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. After your insurance is billed and we receive payment, any additional balance is your responsibility. A bill will be sent and is payable within 30 days of receipt.

Appointments & Cancellations
To make an appointment, please call us at (310) 802-8180. You can also email us at:
info@mbderm.com We ask you to bring photo identification and your insurance card with you to your first visit. If you have not downloaded and filled out the new patient registration forms in advance, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
lWe ask that patients kindly provide us with at least 24 hours' notice if they cannot make their appointment. This courtesy enables us to better utilize available appointments for our patients in need.

Prescription Refills
1) Plan ahead – at least 5 days before your medication is due to run out.
2) Contact your pharmacy to send us an electronic request.
3) Please allow up to 3 business days for all prescription refill requests to be completed.
4) Keep in mind that some medications may require follow-up visits or laboratory testing every 3 months to monitor for side effects, before they can be refilled.