Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Do you accept insurance?
2. Can I schedule an appointment if I don’t have insurance or you do not take my insurance?
3. Are you accepting new patients?
4. Do you treat infants?
5. Does your office require referrals?
6. What types of skin conditions does your office treat?
7. Does your office offer cosmetic services?
8. Does your office offer cosmetic consultations?
9. Who would I be scheduled with?
10. What is an ARNP and a PA-C?
11. When is your next available appointment?

1. Do you accept insurance?

   YES! We are contracted with the following insurance companies:

   Asuris Northwest Health

   Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

   Premera Blue Cross

   First Choice Health

   LifeWise of Washington

   LifeWise Health Plan of Oregon

   Regence

   Uniform Medical Plan

   Medicare

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2. Can I schedule an appointment if I don’t have insurance or you do not take my insurance?

   YES! You will be responsible for your balance in full within thirty days of your appointment, however, if you have insurance, we will courtesy bill your insurance and you will have to wait for any reimbursement from your insurance. We also offer interest-free payment plans if your balance exceeds $100, which must be set-up through a checking, savings or card account on an automatic withdrawal basis until the balance on your account has been paid.

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3. Are you accepting new patients?

   YES!

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4. Do you treat infants?

   YES! We treat patients from birth on up!

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5. Does your office require referrals?

   No, however some insurance companies may require a referral for coverage purposes. Please contact your insurance company to determine if they require a referral to be seen in our office.

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6. What types of skin conditions does your office treat?

   Our medical office offers treatments for a wide variety of skin conditions and concerns including, but not limited to, the following:

   Skin Cancer
   Melanoma
   Eczema
   Psoriasis
   Contact Dermatitis including patch testing
   Rosacea
   Rashes
   Acne
   Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
   Warts
   Mole and Cysts
   Actinic Keratoses
   Sun damage / Hyperpigmentation
   Wrinkles
   Vascular and pigmented lesions
   Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

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7. Does your office offer cosmetic services?

   YES! Our “Skin Services Center” located on the 2nd floor of our building offers a variety of cosmetic procedures/products to enhance your skin:

   Lasers (Fraxel re:store Dual , Fraxel re:pair CO₂, Diolite, Pulse Dye, IPL, Excimer and Laser Hair Removal)
   Injectables and Fillers (Botox and Juvederm)
   Facials/Acne Extractions
   Microdermabrasion
   Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
   Dermalogica
   PCA Skin

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8. Does your office offer cosmetic consultations?

   YES! We offer a complimentary complexion analysis (VISIA) for patients interested in learning more about their skin and treatment options for optimal rejuvenation.

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9. Who would I be scheduled with?

   All initial/non-surgical appointments are scheduled with one of Dr. Hopp’s associates; either an ARNP or a PA-C for medical issues or a licensed esthetician for cosmetic treatments. This preserves our ability to schedule surgery patients with Dr. Hopp in a timely manner and also allows him the opportunity to consult with his associates regarding patient care.

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10. What is an ARNP and a PA-C?

    ARNP stands for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. ARNP’s are highly educated and can perform many of the same procedures as an M.D.: Writing prescriptions, interpreting labs and performing minor surgical procedures. They are required to participate in ongoing education and are actually licensed to open their own practice in the state of Washington. ARNP’s earn their state license after successfully passing their board certifications and are not required to take their boards again.

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    PA-C stands for Physician Assistant-Certified. PA-C’s are also highly educated and can perform many of the same procedures as an M.D.: Writing prescriptions, interpreting labs and performing minor surgical procedures. They are also required to participate in ongoing education, however, they must practice medicine as delegated by and with the supervision of a physician. PA-C’s earn their state license after successfully passing their board certifications and are required to retake their board certification exam every six years to keep their national certification.

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11. When is your next available appointment?

    Our office is open Monday-Friday and we offer appointment times to accommodate most schedules. Our office is usually scheduled four to six weeks out for medical appointments and one to two weeks for cosmetic appointments. We may be able to get you in sooner if we have a cancellation or we can add you to our waiting list. We also offer two stand-by appointments* daily, Monday-Thursday, if you’re able to wait for an extended period of time for an opening to become available.

    *NOTE: Our stand-by schedule is reserved for patients with urgent issues and may require waiting for hours prior to being seen.

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