Patient Information
Are you seeking a healthier and more confident smile?
At the office of Tracy R. Henson-McBee, DDS, PA, your family is treated like our family in a relaxing, comfortable, and home-like environment. Your best interests, and helping you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, are our top priorities.
Whether you’re scheduled for a cleaning and examination, or if you’re interested in dentures, teeth whitening, or veneers, we encourage you to take a look around this page to learn more about our office and what we have to offer!
Dr. McBee and our wonderful team welcome patients ages five and up throughout Lubbock, TX, and the surrounding areas. We look forward to meeting you!
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Patient Forms
To save time in the office, please download, print, and fill out the following forms and bring them with you to your first appointment.
Office Visits
Your First Appointment
Dr. McBee will also provide a comprehensive exam of your TMJ, evaluate your teeth position, and provide a cancer screening.
Please come with your up-to-date medical history and medications so we can provide you with the best care possible. We also invite you to bring up any concerns you have about your dental health or dental treatment.
Regular Appointments
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Financial Information
Dr. McBee Is Not In-Network with Any Insurance Provider
Cost
The cost of your appointment will depend on the treatment you need, but we will discuss fees with you before we begin treatment.
We strive to ensure that we make our treatment affordable for patients, so they can have the dental health they deserve. Co-pays are due at the time of service. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. For financing, we accept Cherry, a healthcare financing credit card, or a loan from a local bank.
Fees
In an effort to keep fees down while maintaining the highest level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:
With all dental insurance companies, excluding Delta Dental, instead of paying for your visit in full, you will be responsible for a dental “co-pay.” (Please speak to Erica personally about how we handle Delta insurance companies.) This is equivalent to the estimated amount not covered by your insurance. Once we receive your insurance payment, patients are responsible for any balance remaining that insurance did not cover.
Reminder: Dr. McBee IS NOT AN IN-NETWORK PROVIDER. (She is not contracted with any insurance company and will not be on the provider’s list.)
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Insurance Guidelines
Normal Insurance Claim Practices
PLEASE UNDERSTAND, WE ARE NOT IN NETWORK WITH ANY DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY and that we file dental insurance as a courtesy to our patients. We do not have a contract with your insurance company; only you do. We are not responsible for how your insurance company handles its claims or for what benefits they pay on a claim. We can only assist you in estimating your portion of the cost of treatment. We at no time guarantee what your insurance will or will not do with each claim. We also cannot be responsible for any errors in filing your insurance. Once again, WE FILE CLAIMS AS A COURTESY TO YOU.
FACT 1 – NO INSURANCE PAYS 100% OF ALL PROCEDURES.
Dental insurance is meant to be an aid in receiving dental care. Many patients think that their insurance pays 90%-100% of all dental fees – this is not true! Most plans only pay between 50%-80% of the average total fee. Some pay more, and some pay less. The percentage paid is usually determined by how much you or your employer has paid for coverage, or the type of contract your employer has set up with the insurance company.
FACT 2 – BENEFITS ARE NOT DETERMINED BY OUR OFFICE.
You may have noticed that sometimes your dental insurer reimburses you or the dentist at a lower rate than the dentist’s actual fee. Frequently, insurance companies state that the reimbursement was reduced because your dentist’s fee has exceeded the Usual, Customary, or Reasonable fee (“UCR”) used by the company.
A statement such as this gives the impression that any fee greater than the amount paid by the insurance company is unreasonable or well above what most dentists in the area charge for a specific service. This can be very misleading and simply is not accurate.
Insurance companies set their own schedules, and each company uses a different set of fees they consider allowable. These allowable fees may vary widely because each company collects fee information from claims it processes. The insurance company then takes this data and systematically selects a level they call the “allowable” UCR Fee. Unfortunately, insurance companies imply that your dentist is “overcharging”, rather than say that they are “underpaying”, or that their benefits are low. In general, the less expensive insurance policy will use a lower usual, customary, or reasonable (UCR) figure.
*Please be advised, Dr. Mcbee will employ the services of a collection agency or her personal attorney for any balances that are 30 days past due after the receipt of your insurance company’s payment.*
For your convenience
We accept all major credit cards, as well as Cherry as a financing option. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!
Customer Testimonial
“Dr. McBee’s entire staff and operation are excellent! I have always been welcomed and treated by knowledgeable people with genuine interest and concern in a welcoming and friendly environment. Thank you all.”
‒ Juanita C
Tracy R. Henson-McBee, DDS, PA
Business Hours
Monday & Thursday
8AM–4PM
Tuesday & Wednesday
8 AM –12PM
1 PM – 5PM
Friday
8AM – 12PM
Saturday & Sunday
Closed