Going to dermatologist? Help!?

I don%26#039;t have a family doctor, none of that stuff or maybe I do because on my medicaid thingy card I have a practician, but I have not idea how this stuff works. I never go to the doctors and those things. I want to go to a dermatologist in New york city to get my beauty mark removed with laser. How does the process work? Do i really need a referal thing? I dont want to go to my doctor if i have one just to ask for referal. How do i contact my doctor? Im only 17.





Thanks in advanced.





oh yeah I only have like $200. Will i have to get like 5 visits and like $100 each visit or is it $100 one visit im done? Thanks. It%26#039;s a small beauty mark on my face btw.|||Look at your insurance card - is there a name next to the term %26quot;PCP%26quot;? If there is, you NEED to make an appointment to see that doctor BEFORE you even consider going to a derm. (Their phone number should also be on the card.) Most specialists want you to have a referral in hand before you get to their waiting room.





$200? Yeah, that will cover the first visit when the doctor comes in the door, looks at your beauty mark and says, %26quot;schedule an appointment for your first treatment.%26quot; Laser removals can cost in the thousands.|||Chances are that your insurance provider will not cover this. It%26#039;s cosmetic.