AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine

I’ve never been to this office or any of their other offices. I’ve never met any of the doctors or staff.
I had a surgery at Sharp Memorial (7901 Frost St. San Diego, CA 92 123) on June 20, 2015. Post-​surgery, Sharp’s sleep center offered to do a sleep/​apnea study based on my demographic information from admission. I agreed since I started snoring earlier in the year. Plus, it was supposedly covered by my insurance, Aetna PPO.
A couple of months later I received a bill from AKANE Institute. I wasn’t sure how or why I got a bill from this company when I’ve never been associated with them. After some research I connected the dots. Sharp sent my results to AKANE Institute for «reading.» The provider that showed up on my insurance claim and the bill I received was «Anoop Karippot.» I guess it’s interpreting the results; similar to a radiology doctor interpreting an X-​Ray or Ultrasound.
Here’s the problem:
The billing they sent me is very confusing. The submitted charges to my insurance was $ 200, insurance paid $ 60.59. My patient responsibility came out to $ 15.15. I sent a payment through my bill pay on 09÷17÷15 (yes, I wrote the account number on the check’s memo line). The payment was cashed on 09÷28÷15. Today, 10÷10÷15, I received a «Collection Statement» dated 10÷06÷15. The enveloped is postmarked 10÷7÷15. The check was cashed five (5) business days before they generated the «Collection Statement.» I think there’s something wrong with the way this office process their billing. I would not trust a company with poor billing process/​practice.

Dr. Sharma and her nurse Pam are awesome. After concluding that I was allergic to practically everything (working out and doing dishes weren’t able to be tested teehee) we set up cluster allergy shots. I, unfortunately had an emergency and had to reschedule and they were so understanding about it. The office is absolutely stunning, I want Dr Sharma to decorate the inside of my house! I highly recommend this place for any allergy/​asthma needs.

I’ve always had horrible allergies– and could never make it better.
I finally decided to get dr treatments– and saw dr sharma! I love their office– the staff is always friendly and helpful. I’ve had one of the best experiences with a drs office with them! I would recommend them!