Sinsheimer Brenda Dr

I saw Dr. Sinsheimer on two separate occasions. The first 10 – 15 minutes of each visit (which are typically 45 minutes) involved processing insurance (which I have never encountered in my life, btw).
Dr. Sinsheimer was unaware that because she was an in-​network doctor, I only had to pay $ 35 as a co-​pay. She informed me that I would have to pay $ 195 for my initial consultation. I paid her $ 195 for my initial consultation, in cash. She ONLY accepts cash, by the way.
After my initial consultation, I called my insurance company, which informed me I should have paid $ 35. During my second consultation, I told her that I overpaid, and that she should refund me the balance of my over-​payment. Instead of agreeing, she said that I could «work off the balance» through subsequent visits. Wholly unprofessional, when I think acceptable business practices would involve 1) refunding me my money and 2) having me pay her for each subsequent visit. There is also a «time value of money» argument that leads to the same result (i.e., refund me my money, then have me pay later) — but I’ll spare the people reading this review from explaining this.
That said, she refused to provide me with a receipt for either of my visits. I insisted that she work with my insurance carrier to refund me the money ($ 195 — $ 35 — $ 35 = $ 125). It’s been two months later, and I have received word from my carrier’s claims agent that she has not returned their calls. A few weeks later (today, July 28, 2015) I call her. She says she’s with a patient. She probably IS with a patient. Discussing insurance instead of their emotional well being. And being a generally unprofessional professional.
I am not counting on getting my money back, and certainly can’t get the time back trying to remedy this issue. I hope this review is read by enough people so they can vote with their feet and their wallets. If you enjoy being happy, I would stay away from Dr. Sinsheimer at all costs.
Update 8÷28÷2015 — Dr. Sinsheimer and I spoke, and she said we will try to resolve this issue when she gets back into town in a few weeks. Stay tuned.
Update 10÷8÷2015 — Dr. Sinsheimer now says I owe her money because I cancelled appointments on her. So, we went from a situation where she was confirming how much she owed TO a situation where she is claiming I owe her money. This is very disappointing, and one of the baldest face lies I have encountered in my life. I will probably not pursue the money she owes me, though I have voicemails to substantiate my claims. It’s just not worth it. Live longer and happier by staying away from this unprofessional and dishonest practitioner.