Which lipedema surgeons file insurance, and which are cash-only?
Many experienced US lipedema surgeons are out of network, which makes the more useful question "what will they do to help me get reimbursed." Few practices state their policy plainly, so this table compares practices on the four things that most affect what you pay.
| Practice | Location | In network | Files claims for you | Supports appeals | Financing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArtLipo | Tampa, FL | — | — | — | Yes |
| De La Cruz Plastic Surgery | Houston, TX | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Josef Hadeed MD | Beverly Hills, CA | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DC Cosmetics | McLean, VA | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Premier Lipedema Clinic | Spokane, WA | — | — | — | — |
| Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center | Roswell, GA | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Azouz Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery | Dallas, TX | — | — | — | Yes |
| AP Aesthetics (Amor Propio) | Southlake / Dallas, TX | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Bluemont Plastic Surgery | Fairfax, VA | — | Yes | — | — |
| Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery (EmpowerMD) | Charlotte, NC | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Kare Plastic Surgery | Santa Monica, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Hakimi Plastic Surgery | Beverly Hills, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Panache Plastic Surgery | Newport Beach, CA | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre | San Diego, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Gruber Plastic Surgery | Tampa, FL | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Lipedema MD | West Long Branch, NJ | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Falcone Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Larson Plastic Surgery & ZL Medspa | Tucson, AZ | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Hagopian Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Karol Gutowski, MD | Glenview, IL | — | Yes | — | — |
| Markelov MD Plastic Surgery | Tampa, FL | — | — | — | Yes |
| The Elston Clinic | Gig Harbor, WA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Sentara Plastic Surgery | Virginia Beach, VA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Advanced Plastic Surgery | Grand Rapids, MI | — | — | — | Yes |
| Beautiful Self | Encino, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Dr. Georgina Nichols | Fort Lauderdale / Palm Beach / Boca Raton, FL | — | — | — | — |
| Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery | Woodbury, Long Island / NYC, NY | — | — | — | Yes |
| Sun Vein & Vascular | Dallas, TX | — | — | — | — |
| Larson Aesthetics | Newport Beach, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Pasadena Plastic Surgery | Pasadena, CA | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Schaffner MD PLLC | New York, NY | — | — | — | Yes |
| The Roxbury Institute | Los Angeles, CA | — | — | — | — |
| Dr. Mark Plastic Surgery | Paradise Valley, AZ | — | — | — | Yes |
| Natural Results Plastic Surgery | Scottsdale, AZ | — | — | — | Yes |
| Repta Plastic Surgery | Scottsdale, AZ | — | — | — | Yes |
| Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona | Flagstaff + 3 cities, AZ | — | — | — | Yes |
| CosmetiCare | Newport Beach, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Saber Plastic Surgery | Encino + RSM, CA | — | — | — | Yes |
| LSK Plastic Surgery | Sacramento, CA | — | — | — | — |
| Liposuction Denver LLC | Denver, CO | — | — | — | Yes |
| The Collins Center | Guilford + Mystic, CT | — | — | — | Yes |
| Eden Plastic Surgery Institute | Miami/Ft Lauderdale, FL | — | — | — | — |
| 360 Surgery Center (Arviv) | Tampa, FL | — | — | — | Yes |
| AdventHealth, Omar Beidas MD | Orlando, FL | Yes | — | — | — |
| Georgia Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Marietta, GA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Aesthera Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Krochmal Plastic Surgery | Hinsdale, IL | — | — | — | — |
| Kapadia Plastic Surgery | Chicago + Elk Grove Village, IL | — | — | — | Yes |
| Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | — | — | — | — |
| Ghere Plastic Surgery | Baton Rouge, LA | — | — | — | — |
| Avance Plastic Surgery Institute | Reno/Tahoe, NV | — | — | — | — |
| Scarpidis Aesthetics | New York, NY | — | — | — | — |
| Darren Smith MD | New York, NY | — | Yes | — | — |
| Northwell Health Plastic Surgery | Long Island/NYC, NY | — | — | — | — |
| Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates | Oklahoma City, OK | — | — | — | Yes |
| Minneapolis Liposuction Specialty Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | — | — | — | Yes |
| Advanced Cosmetic Surgery | Greenville, SC | — | — | — | Yes |
| Tarola Plastic Surgery | Murfreesboro, TN | — | — | — | Yes |
| Micallef Plastic Surgery | Shavano Park, TX | — | — | — | Yes |
| Austin Plastic Surgeon | Austin + San Antonio, TX | — | — | — | — |
| New Life Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa | Boerne and McAllen, TX | — | — | — | Yes |
| Virginia Plastic Surgery | Suffolk + VA Beach, VA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Allure Esthetic | Seattle, WA | — | — | — | Yes |
| Dr. Stan Plastic Surgery | Sugar Land/Houston, TX | — | — | — | Yes |
| Total Lipedema Care | Beverly Hills, CA | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Laser Lipo and Vein Center / Lipedema Medical Solutions | O'Fallon, MO | — | — | — | — |
| Stanford Health Care, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic | Palo Alto, CA | — | — | — | — |
| First State Lipedema | Wilmington, DE | — | — | — | Yes |
| Institute for Advanced Reconstruction | Red Bank / Shrewsbury / Brick / Florham Park / Marlton, NJ | Yes | — | — | — |
| Dr. Ellen Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Bloomfield Hills, MI | — | — | — | — |
| Missouri Vein Specialists | Liberty, MO | — | — | — | — |
| Lipedema Specialist | Marietta, GA | — | — | — | — |
| Kassis Salameh Plastic Surgery | Bowling Green, KY | — | — | — | — |
What each column means
In network — the practice has a contract with at least one insurer, so you pay negotiated rates. Files claims for you — the practice submits the claim on your behalf, though it may still be out of network, which means you can owe the balance. Supports appeals — the practice will write a letter of medical necessity or help with pre-certification, single case agreements, or a denial appeal. This is the column that most often decides whether a claim is paid. Financing — third-party payment plans such as CareCredit, offered at the practice.
Common questions
Which lipedema surgeons file insurance directly?
Many experienced US lipedema surgeons are out of network. A minority state they file claims directly, and a smaller number are in network with some payers.
Which lipedema surgeons help with insurance appeals?
Some practices indicate they support appeals, pre-certification, or letters of medical necessity. That support is often the deciding factor in whether a claim is paid.