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At Penn Dental Family Practice (PDFP), you have access to some of Philadelphia’s most experienced dental professionals practicing a wide range of dental specialties, all under one roof.
You also have several options when it comes to paying for your care.
Commercial Insurance Plans
Although PDFP is not an in-network or preferred provider with any commercial insurance plan, we do and will coordinate with and accept Assignment of Benefits (AOB) from any of them, meaning we can file claims with and receive payments from them directly.
Our financial coordinators will work closely with you, even filling out the necessary forms for you, to make sure you maximize your benefits.
The base of commercial carriers we work with is constantly growing.
Penn Dental Insurance Plans
Penn Dental offers three convenient and affordable insurance plans. They cover up to 100% of necessary care and offer coverage that other plans don’t, including orthodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Compare your Penn Dental Plan options to other plans and see how much you can save on high-quality oral health care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Treatment and Insurance at PDFP
- Do I need to be an employee of or student at the University of Pennsylvania or Penn Medicine to receive care?
- Do I need a referral to PDFP?
- Will Penn Dental students provide my care?
- Do you accept payment from any insurer?
- What if I have only medical insurance, not dental?
- Can you help me understand my dental benefits?
- Do I need insurance preauthorization before I can get treatment?
- Can I use my Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for treatment?
- Do you accept Medicaid or state-funded plans?
No. All our providers and specialists are available to you without a referral.
No. Although University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine students provide services at Penn Dental Medicine and go on to become some of the best dentists in the country, all of your treatment at PDFP is provided by fully licensed and experienced providers and board-certified specialists.
Although PDFP is not an in-network or preferred provider with any commercial insurance plan, we will work with you to maximize your benefits from any insurance plan you have.
Your medical insurance may cover some specialized dental care, including oral surgery and oral medicine. We’ll help you determine your coverage to keep your out-of-pocket expenses as low as possible.
Yes. Our dedicated staff will help answer all your questions about your insurance and payment options.
We will help you prepare and submit your insurance claim so you are completely informed of your cost.
Yes. No matter who provides your FSA or HSA, dental care is a qualifying payment.
We do not, but we can direct you to Penn Dental Medicine, our University of Pennsylvania facility, which does accept such plans.
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