Insurance Information

We accept Colorado Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus and Commercial insurance plans. We offer discounts for families without health insurance.

For your convenience, we have provided links to several of the major insurance companies so you can easily check your benefits and claim status. Denver Pediatrics participates with many other insurances that are not listed below. Please call us so we can discuss your particular insurance concerns.

You can reach the billing department by telephone at 303.920.9000, ext 103.

• Aetna
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Cofinity
• Colorado Access
• Colorado Medicaid
• CHP Plus
• Greatwest
• Principal Financial
• United Healthcare
• Tricare

1. What insurances do you take?
   Denver Pediatrics, PC takes most commercial insurances including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please contact your insurance to be sure we are listed in your network or contact our office for more information.
2. What is my copayment*?
   Your copayment amount or “copay” is determined by your insurance company and is often listed on your insurance card. Please contact your insurance for more information. Please note, we are typically considerd a PCP office unless otherwise specified by your insurance and copays are due at the time of service so please be prepared to pay or you may be rescheduled.
3. I paid my copayment, so why am I getting a bill?
   You may have a deductible or co-insurance percentage that was applied to your charges-on top of or in lieu of your copay. Please contact your insurance for detailed claims processing information.
4. What is a deductible and a co-insurance?
   A “deductible” is a set dollar amount that you may pay out of pocket for some services to any provider before your insurance company will pay. A “co-insurance” is a percentage of a charge that you pay out of pocket. Please contact your insurance to see if you have a deductible and/or co-insurance that applies to your charges.
5. What if I don’t have insurance?
   At Denver Pediatrics, we understand the importance of quality healthcare and we encourage all children to seek care no matter their insurance situation. We do require that all services are paid for in full at or before the time of service. Some services are eligible for discounts when paid in full at the time of service. Please contact the office for details.
6. What’s covered under my insurance plan?
   Denver Pediatrics cannot quote benefits because we are not an insurance company and we do not administer benefits. Please contact your insurance company for more information about specific benefits.
7. Can I make payments on my balance?
   In most cases yes. Please contact the office for details.
8. What are my payment options? Can I pay my bill online, over the phone or in person? We accept the following methods of payment: cash, checks (personal and cashier), money orders, VISA and MasterCard. You may pay your bill via mail, in person, or over the phone with a credit card. Online payments are available through our website. 
9. I never got a bill but I was told I had a balance. Why?  Our system does not generate statements for balances $1.00 or less. Those are considered “small balances” and will typically be collected from you at your next appointment.