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Dr. Frederick Ast

Rheumatologist (Joint Pain/Inflammation Specialist), Internal Medicine

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Biography

Education and Background

Specialty
Rheumatologist (Joint Pain/Inflammation Specialist), Internal Medicine
NPI number
1699742288

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Costs with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (any - including Anthem, Empire, etc.)

New patient office visit
up to $488*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Minimal complexity
up to $177*
Low complexity
up to $255*
Moderate complexity
up to $388*
High complexity
up to $488*
Joint injections
up to $296*
Major joint/bursa(knee, hip, shoulder, trochanteric bursa, subacromial bursa, pes anserine bursa)
up to $296*
Intermediate joint/bursa: (temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow, ankle, olecranon bursa)
up to $227*
Minor joint/bursa: (fingers [PIP, DIP], toes)
up to $211*
Carpal tunnel injection
up to $289*
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
up to $551*
Ultrasonography - Imaging (Ultrasound) ultrasonic guidance code for needle placement
up to $551*
DEXA bone density study (for osteoporosis)
up to $213*
DEXA Bone density
up to $213*
X-ray spine examinations
up to $160*
X-ray of cervical spine (neck region) with 2 or 3 views
up to $160*
X-ray of thoracic spine (mid-back region) with 2 views
up to $147*
Single view X-ray of any region of the spine
up to $103*
Radiologic Exam
up to $169*
X-ray Lumbar Spines, 2 or 3 views
up to $169*
X-ray Knee, 1-2 views
up to $123*
Radiologic examination, hand; complete, minimum of 3 views
up to $134*
Antibody Test
up to $60*
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
up to $60*
Allergen specific IgE; qualitative, each allergen
up to $5*
Other Rheumatologist Services
up to $3061*
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) level
up to $112*
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
up to $1248*
Speech and language therapy
up to $178*
Intermediate evaluation
up to $199*
Office consultation for a new or established patient
up to $504*
Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter
up to $364*
Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance
up to $1079*
Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid, with video
up to $849*
Nerve conduction studies, 1-2 studies
up to $254*
Exploration of spinal fusion
up to $3061*
Ultrasound measurement of post-voiding residual urine
up to $98*
HIV-2 antibody
up to $11*
Direct measurement of LDL cholesterol
up to $8*
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Price Breakdown

Typical treatment path for Rheumatology Consultation
These are the most common services patients usually receive during their Rheumatology Consultation appointment.
New patient office visit
up to $488*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Most common service(s)
Low complexity
up to $255*
Other service(s)
Minimal complexity
up to $177*
Moderate complexity
up to $388*
High complexity
up to $488*

Predicted total:
up to $255*
* depends on your specific insurance (copay, deductible, coverage, etc.)