Northside Family Dentistry Insurance Information

Understanding your benefits should be the easy part.

Your Dental Benefits, Made Simple

Figuring out whether your insurance will cover a dental visit is one of the most common reasons patients put off scheduling an appointment. Questions about in-network status, what is covered, and what you will owe out of pocket can make the whole process feel more stressful than it needs to be. At Northside Family Dentistry, Dr. Andrew Byrne and our team are committed to making the financial side of dental care as transparent and manageable as possible, so you can focus on your health instead of your paperwork.

Insurance Information

PPO Insurance Plans We Accept

Northside Family Dentistry is proud to work with most major PPO dental insurance plans. As a PPO provider, we work directly with your insurance carrier to help maximize your benefits and reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Our team is happy to verify your coverage before your appointment so there are no surprises on the day of your visit. We encourage new patients to bring their insurance card so we can review your benefits together and answer any questions you have about your plan.

We currently accept the following major PPO insurance plans:

  • United Concordia
  • MetLife
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • Cigna Dental
  • Humana Dental
  • Aetna Dental
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Guardian
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ameritas Dental

 

We do not currently accept HMO dental plans or Delta Dental PPO. If you do not see your plan listed, please reach out to our office and we will do our best to help you understand your options, including our in-house membership plan.

Payment Options and Financing

Flexible Ways to Pay for Your Care

We believe that cost should never be a barrier to quality dental care, which is why we offer several ways to make your treatment fit your budget. Whether you have insurance or not, there is a path forward to getting the preventive and restorative care you need.

We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. HSA and FSA accounts are also accepted, making it easy to put your pre-tax health dollars to work on your dental care. For patients who need additional flexibility, we offer in-house payment plans that spread treatment costs over time without the complexity of third-party financing. We also offer 0% financing options, so you can move forward with your care without delay.

For patients without dental insurance, our in-house membership plan is a practical alternative that provides access to preventive services and meaningful discounts on additional treatments. Northside Family Dentistry is also committed to serving veterans and first responders, and special discount programs are available for those who have served our communities. Our team is happy to walk you through all of your options when you call or visit our Joplin, Missouri office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Patients often come to us with questions about how their insurance works at our practice and what to do if they do not have coverage. We have answered the most common ones below. If you do not see your question here, our team is always glad to help.

What if I have insurance that is not on your accepted list?

Even if your specific plan is not listed, we encourage you to contact our office before assuming we cannot help you. Insurance networks can be broad, and we may still be able to work with your plan as an out-of-network provider. Our team will review your benefits with you and help you understand any potential costs before your appointment.

Not at all. Our in-house dental savings plan is designed specifically for patients without dental insurance and offers included preventive services plus a 15% discount on additional procedures completed at our practice. We also accept cash, credit cards, HSA and FSA funds, and offer in-house payment plans to help make care accessible regardless of your coverage situation.

The best way is to contact our office ahead of your appointment. Our team can perform a benefits verification using your insurance information and give you a clearer picture of your estimated coverage and any expected out-of-pocket costs. We want you to feel fully informed before you ever sit down in the chair. You can reach us through our contact page to get started.