Meet Raymond Krietchman, DDS. With offices in Brooklyn, NY and Staten Island, NY.
I have been a patient of Ray Krietchman's since approximately 1999. This
past summer (June), I needed to have a tooth extracted. I had the option of either a bridge or an implant.
Dr. Krietchman recommended a bridge as it is significantly cheaper as well as cosmetically better. Needless to say, Krietchman does not do implants. At this point, he has not given me a definitive cost. I was not concerned as I felt I knew him.
Upon completion of the first phase, shaving the other two teeth and creating a temporary bridge, he said the price is $3800.00. His math: $1200 per cap (x3) plus $200.00 for the extraction. I told him I thought that the price was exorbitant.
I had my girlfriend call him for a price. He told her it is $900 per cap.in fact, she called two other dentists in the area and they were both $900 per cap.
After two more visits (because the manufacturer of the crown said the tooth was not shaved properly), he finished putting in the bridge. I confronted him with what my girlfriend had surveyed. He said "do you know what they get in Manhattan?" I reminded him that he is not Manhattan nor Beverly Hills. He is on 13th Ave.in Brooklyn and Staten Island. He no doubt mentioned that because I live in Manhattan. But it is irrelevant. And a cover up line for someone who is obviously looking to overcharge you. I also reminded him that I am a member of Plan Plus which entitles me to a 15% discount. He rolled his eyes and ignored it. For the record, he is also a member of American Dental Care which also claims to give members a discount.
He then instructed the person at the desk to deduct $400.00 from the bill.
That was still $935.00 more than he should have charged. ($900 x 3 plus $200.00) less the 15%. A month prior to this, Krietchman charged me $658.00 for 2 cavities and a cleaning. While I thought it was high, I did not say anything.
However, I am now aware of his schemes. That should not have cost more than $350.00-400.00.
If you go this dentist, be very careful with what he charges.
Any questions regarding this, please feel free to email me at @yahoo.com.
Thank you.
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