Brooklyn Internal Medicine

FYI, this small doctor’s office serves mostly Medicare and low income patients according to the receptionist. That being said, the doctor here is not my primary care physician but I was sick and wanted to see someone close by so I could get a prescription for an antibiotic if needed. The day started out like this — called at 7:30 am and left a message to have someone call back for an appointment. No call. The office opened at 10 am but their line was continuously busy so I just walked over there at 10:30. Though the doctor’s name appeared on my insurance carrier’s website as in network, it turns out he was not so I was told I’d have to pay $ 100 to see him. Fine. As I’m about to go in, the receptionist tells me it’s cash only even though that information is not posted ANYWHERE in the office. When I asked why not credit or even a posting re cash only, she said, why would we post that when most of our patients are Medicaid? Um… because not ALL of the residents in the neighborhood are Medicaid if I’m there! Going to a local bodega cash machine is out of the question, so I left without seeing a doctor but went to the pharmacy next door for throat meds and had much better luck there than at that office.
The doctor at this facility may be top notch, but I wouldn’t know because just getting to see him was not possible under the circumstances. If you must see a doctor here, remember to bring cash and a lot of patience.