No Surprise Billing Act Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or […]
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Accepted Insurances
Accepted Insurances Orthopedic Surgical Center of the North Shore (OSCNS) accepts most major insurance carriers and plans. Please see the list of accepted insurance carriers below. To confirm if we accept your specific plan, please contact our billing department at (978) 818-6514 and have your insurance card available. Our team will be happy to provide […]
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us The Orthopedic Surgical Center of the North Shore (OSCNS) offers unparalleled care and convenience for your orthopedic, pain management, and gastroenterology needs. OSCNS is the only surgical center on the North Shore dedicated to orthopedic surgery. To schedule an appointment, please call (978) 818-6500 or learn more about our location here. […]
Pay My Bill
Pay My Bill Orthopedic Surgical Center of the North Shore (OSCNS) accepts payment over the phone, in-person, and online. It is our policy to collect co-payments at the time of service. Deductible and co-insurance balances will be billed after the insurance company reviews your facility charges. When time allows, a letter is mailed to you […]
Medical Records Request
Medical Records Request Please call our office at (978) 818-6514 to request your medical records. Our team will be happy to assist you with this process and answer any questions you may have. Additionally, if you need to send our office any documents, our fax number is (978) 818-6357. […]
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery Before Your Surgery Please complete the Patient Pre-Registration and enter your medical/surgical history, current medication with dosages, and allergies prior to the day of your surgery to avoid any delays. Please note: Incomplete registrations may result in a delay or cancelation of your procedure. Day of Surgery […]
After Surgery
After Surgery Recovery time varies per patient; typically, most patients are discharged 1-2 hours after the procedure. You will be provided with post-operative instructions about diet, rest, restrictions, exercise and medications. These instructions will be given to you both verbally and in written form to ensure that any and all questions you have are answered. […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Is an ASC as safe as a hospital? The Orthopedic Surgical Center of the North Shore (OSCNS) has passed a series of rigorous health and safety inspections, qualifying it for accreditation by the Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and licensing by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Are there any […]