Payment Options

For your convenience, we accept cash, personal checks, money orders and major credit cards. Payment is expected at the time services are performed. When more extensive dental care is necessary, financial arrangements can be made with our office.

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Insurance

As a service to our patients, our practice accepts most dental insurance programs, including non-managed care, indemnity (traditional) and PPO out-of-network. We are not part of any managed care network. Our accounting staff will prepare all the necessary forms for your dental benefits. However, we remind you that your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated. Our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so that you will know what your benefits will be.

The fees charged for services rendered to those who are insured are the usual and customary fees charged to all our patients for similar services. Your policy may base its allowances on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees. You should be aware that different insurance companies vary greatly in the types of coverage available. Also, some companies take care of claims promptly while others delay payment for several months.

Understanding cost before treatment can make dental decisions easier. Castor Dental Care helps patients review estimated fees, dental benefits, payment methods and possible financial arrangements before extensive care begins.

Call (215) 728-1144 with your insurance information and the service you are considering. Because plan participation, benefits and offers can change, verify all details directly with the office before treatment.

Call (215) 728-1144 to request an appointment at 7258 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149.

Payment Methods

The current practice financing information states that Castor Dental Care accepts cash, personal checks, money orders and major credit cards. Payment is generally expected when services are performed.

For more extensive dental care, financial arrangements may be available through the office.

How Dental Insurance Works at the Practice

The practice states that it accepts many traditional indemnity plans and PPO out-of-network benefits and is not part of a managed-care network. The team can prepare claim forms and may submit a pre-treatment estimate.

Your insurance policy is an agreement between you and the insurer, and you are responsible for amounts not paid by the plan.

Do not publish a long insurer list until Castor Dental Care verifies each payer, network relationship and plan type. “We accept your insurance” can be misunderstood as in-network participation.

Questions to Ask Before Treatment

  • Is the dentist in network or out of network for my exact plan?
  • What is the estimated fee?
  • What deductible, annual maximum, waiting period or exclusion may apply?
  • Is the procedure considered preventive, basic, major, orthodontic or cosmetic?
  • Can a pre-treatment estimate be submitted?
  • What amount is due at each visit?

Dental Care Without Insurance

Patients without dental insurance can still schedule care. Ask for an estimate, the payment schedule and whether financial arrangements are available.

The practice currently advertises a limited-time $169 full comprehensive exam and X-rays offer for new patients, with stated savings over $200. Confirm that the offer is active and what it includes when booking.

Planning for Larger Treatment

Implants, crowns, bridges, root-canal therapy, Invisalign, veneers, dentures and multi-step treatment can involve several fees and visits.

Request a written plan that separates diagnostic, preparatory, surgical, laboratory, temporary and final-restoration stages as applicable. Ask which fees are estimates and what could change after treatment begins.

Call for an Estimate or Benefits Check

Have your insurance card ready and call Castor Dental Care at (215) 728-1144. The office is at 7258 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149.

Benefits information is an estimate; the insurer makes the final coverage decision.

Dental Financing FAQs

Does Castor Dental Care accept dental insurance?

The practice states that it accepts many traditional indemnity plans and PPO out-of-network benefits. Call with the exact insurer and plan name to verify how benefits may apply.

Is Castor Dental Care in network with my plan?

Do not assume that accepting a plan means in-network participation. Ask the office and insurer to confirm network status for your exact plan and treating provider.

Does the office offer dental payment plans?

The current financing information says financial arrangements may be available for extensive treatment. Terms, approval requirements and availability must be confirmed with the office.

Can I see a dentist without insurance?

Yes. Ask for a written estimate and available payment options. New patients can also ask whether the advertised exam-and-X-rays offer is still active.

Can the office estimate my insurance benefits?

The office states that it can prepare forms and may submit a pre-treatment estimate. This is not a guarantee of payment; you remain responsible for the balance.

Are dental implants or veneers covered?

Coverage varies. Implant-related benefits differ by plan, while veneers are often treated as cosmetic. Ask the insurer and office to review the proposed procedure codes.

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List of participating Insurance Companies:

  • AETNA PPO (HealthCare plans)
  • AETNA PA CHIP
  • AMERIHEALTH
  • AMERIPLAN
  • AMERITAS
  • BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY (HORIZON HEALTHCARE)
  • BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ALL STATES EXCEPT PENNSYLVANIA
  • BROKERAGE CONCEPTS
  • CARPENTERS WELFARE FUND
  • CIGNA
  • CONNECTION DENTAL
  • DENTAL BENEFIT PROVIDERS (DBP)
  • DELTA DENTAL OF ALL STATES (USA)
  • DENTEMAX
  • DOMINION
  • DENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE (DHA)
  • FIRST REHABILATION INSURANCE GROUP
  • FORTIS
  • FIDELITY
  • FIDELIO ADMINSTRATOR
  • GUARDIAN (DENTGUARD)
  • GEHA
  • HORIZON HEALTHCARE (RAYANT)
  • HEALTH BENEFITS GROUP
  • LOOMIS
  • MAMSI HEALTH PLANS
  • METLIFE
  • NORTHEAST DENTAL PLAN
  • PRUDENTIAL
  • PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
  • RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO.
  • SCHOOL CLAIMS SERVICES
  • TEAMSTERS & HEALTH WELFARE FUND
  • TRUSTMARK
  • UNITED CONCORDIA
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • WELLPOINT DENTAL /UNICARE