1 /5 Vick: I’ve been coming to Dr. Shima Hadidchi, MD Family for several years, ever since my wife and I moved here and got married. However, I’ve noticed some questionable practices at this office, particularly since COVID-19. Despite having Medicare and informing them every visit, they always assure me that they accept it. Yet, when I had bloodwork done, not only was the experience terrible—the person drawing our blood was so unskilled that he admitted he was struggling—but we were also later charged unexpectedly. We ended up going elsewhere for our bloodwork because of how poorly it was handled.
To make matters worse, they never actually provided us with the full results. They spoke about our bloodwork but failed to inform us of important details, such as allergies, which they were supposed to disclose. Additionally, I was never given any dietary guidance based on my results, making me question why I was being charged when they weren’t delivering complete care.
The biggest issue is their lack of transparency with billing. They assured me that my Medicare covered the services, yet they still charged me without informing me. They even waited until the charges accumulated interest before calling me—sometimes a year later—to demand payment. I’ve also noticed a strange pattern—every time I’ve been charged, it seems to happen around tax season, often a year after the visit. It feels odd to me, almost like they intentionally wait before sending out bills. I’m not sure why, but it’s definitely something to be aware of.
Another frustrating incident was when they called to inform me that I needed some shots, but later, I was billed for a tele-visit—even though I never spoke to a doctor, just a receptionist. It feels like they are looking for any excuse to charge patients. At this point, I find it difficult to trust them, and I strongly urge others to check their accounts carefully. If you’ve had a similar experience, I recommend leaving a negative review to warn others.
