Hoag Endoscopy Center

Hoag Endoscopy Centers offer patients many features that make it a preferable location to have their procedure: Convenient locations with ample on-site parking, Beautifully decorated to create a serene environment, Same expert medical staff as the GI Lab at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, and State-of-the-art equipment.

Our Physicians

Local physicians, and subsequently their patients, put a great deal of trust in our centers to provide some of the highest-quality endoscopy services in Newport Beach, Irvine, and the surrounding areas. We strive to meet those expectations and consistently deliver a high standard of care to each patient that comes through our doors. By working collaboratively with your physician, you can trust that we take the time to understand your specific needs and work to provide solutions that are designed to get you back on the path to health and wellness.

Coordinating with Your Physician

Once your physician determines that you are in need of a procedure, your physician’s office will contact us for scheduling. Before we schedule your procedure, we receive your insurance information for authorization and confirmation that you are an eligible patient for a procedure at our facility based upon your health plan.

Am I Ready for My Procedure?

Your physician may give you instructions about what you need to do before your procedure. Please follow their instructions. You may also receive a call from our nursing staff to simply confirm information with you. If you have any questions regarding your procedure, please contact us and request to speak to a pre-op nurse at 949-646-6999.

Please follow the guidelines before, during, and after your procedure to ensure that your procedure and recovery goes smoothly:

Before Your Procedure

• Notify your physician as soon as possible if there is any change in your physical condition, such as a cold or fever.

• If you wear contact lenses or glasses, bring a case for their safekeeping. We provide containers for removable dentures and bridgework.

• The night before your procedure, please follow the instructions provided by your physician. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the cancellation of your procedure.

Day of Your Procedure

• It is your responsibility to arrange in advance for a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) to drive you home. You cannot drive or be left alone during this period. If you fail to make these arrangements, your procedure may be canceled. Transportation by taxi, limousine, or ride sharing is not acceptable.

• Leave all valuables, including jewelry and cash, at home. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged property.

• Bring a list of your medications and supplements with you on the day of your procedure, both prescription and non-prescription.

• Be prepared to sign a form giving your consent for the operation.

• Bring all insurance cards and photo ID, such as a driver’s license, and any pertinent documents with you the day of procedure. Please see the section on insurance and billing.

After Your Procedure

• Before you leave the center, you will be given written instructions for your care at home.

• After you have returned home, be sure to follow your doctor’s orders regarding diet, rest, medication and activity. It is not unusual to feel a little sleepy, lightheaded, dizzy or experience discomfort for several hours after your procedure.

• If you have any questions or problems after your procedure, please contact your doctor.

• A nurse from the center will phone you within a few days after your procedure to see how you are and answer any additional questions you may have.

• Do not drive a car, smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, sign any important papers, make any significant decisions, operate machinery, or cook for 24 hours after procedure.

Your procedure at a Hoag Endoscopy Center will involve a number of separate and distinct services that will be billed to your insurance.

• Hoag Endoscopy Facility Fee

• Physician Fee

• Physician Assistant Fee (if applicable)

• Anesthesia Fee (If applicable)

• Lab/Pathology Fee (If Applicable)

Your insurance plan may have different coverage levels for different services. For example, you may be responsible for paying your physician a co-pay for his/her professional fees for the procedure. In addition to the physician co-pay, you may also have a facility co-pay. Payment is expected at the time of service.

Co-insurance is a percentage of the procedure charges (e.g., insurance plan pays 80% and you pay 20%), subject to your plan’s coverage limits. You may owe co-insurance to either the physician or endoscopy center or both. Also be aware that co-insurance may be in addition to your co-pay. Payment is expected at the time of service.

You may also have an annual deductible amount that must be met by you prior to any payment for services by your insurance. In this case, you may have both an annual deductible and co-insurance that is your responsibility. Payment is expected at the time of service.

Every insurance plan is different. You may have a co-pay, co-insurance, and deductible or some combination of the three. It is your responsibility to understand your plan and benefits – we can help. If a balance is due based on your insurance plan, you will receive a call from Hoag Endoscopy Center prior to your procedure. We will give you an estimate of your patient responsibility, based on what your physician has scheduled. The amount that is quoted to you is based on Hoag Endoscopy Center’s contracted rate with your insurance. Your estimated patient responsibility is due at the time of service.

Please remember to bring all insurance cards and other pertinent documents with you on the day of your procedure so that we may process your insurance papers for you. We accept American Express, Visa, and MasterCard with credit card approval on the date of payment.

For more information regarding payment options, visit our Payment page.

Our center has partnered with CareCredit to offer a variety of payment plans for patients through their services for patients that need alternative payment methods for services rendered at our center.

In order to qualify for use of CareCredit at our center you must have a balance or estimated balance due prior to services being rendered of $300 or greater.

If you would like to pay for services at our center with CareCredit you may apply for a Care Credit Account through the following options:

Please contact care credit for all terms and conditions that apply to all plans.

Online Application

• Go to www.carecredit.com

• Fill out the patient application

• Receive decision almost instantly

Automated Phone Application

• Call (800) 365-8295 and follow the prompts

• Receive decision almost instantly

Once you application is complete please provide your account number to our center for processing.