Is this doctor ripping me off?

[Alexander De Ridder 0]

The doctor makes me return for my blood test results and interpretation of Xray on friday.

He charged €37 now, the fee listed by the consulate on the "consultation" item, and told me he will charge me a regular doctor visit of €20 friday.

But that means the consultation fee amounts to €57 instead of €37.

On the health insurance he marked only €20 today.

I would have no problem paying for two consultations of €20 each, but why charge €37 for the first when he writes €20 on the receipt?

How can I find out if he's ripping me off and if I have to pay for another consultation.

All he did was take my blood and write a note to request an Xray ... thats not worth €37 in my opinion.

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

I would ask him why he is charging you more than you are required to pay. Seems strange that he marked he was only charging you 20 when he was actually charging you more, perhaps he is putting the extra in his pocket.

Did he give you a receipt today for the amount you paid? If so then on Friday when you go back point out that you were only charged 20 but paid more so they owe you a credit for the difference.

[Alexander De Ridder 0]

I would ask him why he is charging you more than you are required to pay. Seems strange that he marked he was only charging you 20 when he was actually charging you more, perhaps he is putting the extra in his pocket.

Did he give you a receipt today for the amount you paid? If so then on Friday when you go back point out that you were only charged 20 but paid more so they owe you a credit for the difference.

no he didnt give me a receipt. i trusted him at the moment and just gave him what he asked

my dad said not to worry about it, its not worth risk my medical exam result over a mere €20

[dallasguy7 0]

I would agree with your dad. It's not so much money to worry about considering the results you get later down the road.

There are corrupt people everywhere.

[lquin 0]

I would ask him why he is charging you more than you are required to pay. Seems strange that he marked he was only charging you 20 when he was actually charging you more, perhaps he is putting the extra in his pocket.

Did he give you a receipt today for the amount you paid? If so then on Friday when you go back point out that you were only charged 20 but paid more so they owe you a credit for the difference.

no he didnt give me a receipt. i trusted him at the moment and just gave him what he asked

my dad said not to worry about it, its not worth risk my medical exam result over a mere €20

I agree with your dad, do not concern yourself with it..

[michellek1976 0]

I would be pretty pleased with E57. I'm in Australia and medicals for myself and my daughter just cost me A$596 - equivalent 356 Euro!!!

[heathius 0]

I concur. Medicals in China are US$ 130. Don't risk getting botched results over a small pay dispute.

After you get the medical results, it may be benefitial to report this doctor. Maybe someone will investigate.

[felnfrank 1]

oh things like this would really happen anywhere! I should watch out, it might happen to me on my exam date

[GnG 0]

From the UK, 37 euros sounds pretty good. Here, the medical examination must be conducted by one of two medical practices, each charging 160 pounds. That's an eye-watering 236 euros or 310 US dollars per person!