Patient Assistance Specialists are available to help our patients find outside financial support if they cannot fully pay for their treatment or prescription medications. There are resources available to patients who qualify for this assistance. Patients’ needs are personally assessed and our Patient Advocates will guide them through the process.

We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much will my treatment cost me?
You may be responsible for a certain percentage of what the insurance company deems as the “allowed amount” for a certain medication or service, as well as your co-payment for doctor visits, treatment, and adjustments on your medication. Some insurance companies may also charge you a co-payment for lab work. Co-payments are due at the time of service. If you have any specific questions regarding your insurance coverage, we encourage you to contact your insurance company.

When will I be billed?
You will not be billed for services until after your insurance company(s) pays us. In some cases, you may not receive a statement from us until several months after you visit our office. Statements are sent at the beginning of every month and are due upon receipt.

What if my finances do not allow me to pay my bill in full?
We are sensitive to financial complications that sometimes occur during times of illness. Our knowledgeable Billing Specialists will work with you to make payment arrangements on your account if you are unable to pay in full. We also offer a monthly payment plan.

I don’t understand my bill.
Our Billing Specialists are available at The Zangmeister Center to answer any questions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling (614) 383-6005.

What if my insurance changes?
If your insurance coverage changes during the course of your treatment or at any time, we ask that you notify us immediately. Always bring your current insurance card with you.

Unfortunately, as a country we are faced with a healthcare crisis that is impacting the quality of cancer care available to patients.

According to the American Cancer Society, 4,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer every day. Physicians in private offices and community hospitals treat 84 percent of these patients.

More cuts in Medicare, which covers approximately 45 percent of Americans with cancer, will force community oncologists to further subsidize the cost of cancer care. This cost is ultimately passed on to patients, many of whom forgo treatment or portions of their treatment due to their inability to pay.

My colleagues and I were recently in Washington asking representatives to avoid making cuts that would be devastating to patients and their providers. Yes, our country’s healthcare system needs to be fixed. But it needs to be a strategic evolution that reduces costs in ways that won’t cripple important segments of patient care.

I urge our patients, friends, family and neighbors to become educated on healthcare reform issues and ask Congress and our President to take a careful look at the changes they make to our healthcare system. We don’t just need reform. We need smart reform.

Almost every one of us is or will be touched by cancer in some way. Cancer patients are our family, our friends, our co-workers and ourselves. This is an issue that impacts all of us so we must be actively engaged in the conversation.

A passionate schoolteacher for many years, Barbara Beckwith found a new passion through her experience with cancer: advocating for research and for other cancer patients.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994, Barbara underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy simultaneously. Cancer-free, she continued teaching school until 1999 when she decided to retire. “I retired at that time because I wanted to retire on my own terms, never because of my health,” she says.

Not one to slow down, Barbara began part-time work for Columbus Community Clinical Oncology Program and became involved in other organizations that advocate clear and concise patient information, research and cancer-related legislation. Barbara is an Independent Consultant for the Diversity Enhancement Program at the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center

In 2006, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer, which she faced head on. This diagnosis made her even more determined to continue with her work. “I have a wonderful son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and I want to know that research is occurring so that my family doesn’t ever have to go through the same thing as I have,” she says.

Today she is on the National Cancer Institute’s Subcommittee A, which evaluates cancer centers applications. She also worked with the Ohio Partners for Cancer Control to write the cancer plan for the state and a resource guide for patients in Ohio.

Barbara travels frequently to conferences such as ASCO, AACR, NBCC, SABC and LIVESTRONG for training and meeting with other advocates. She accompanies newly diagnosed patients to doctors’ appointments and serves as their advocate and “second ears.”

Having been through cancer twice and with her experience in many cancer-related organizations, Barbara knows and believes that The Zangmeister Center is “one of the best.”

“Everyone at The Zangmeister Center is tuned in to how patients should be treated,” she says. “They listen and treat everyone with respect. The level of expertise and quality of care is simply outstanding. I’ve been blessed with good doctors who really take the time to answer my questions and respect my opinion.”

Although she works hard, Barbara does take time for herself. “I make time for me every day. You have to de-stress. You also have to do things to make you laugh. It’s good for the soul.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my treatment cost me?
You may be responsible for a certain percentage of what the insurance company deems as the “allowed amount” for a certain medication or service, as well as your co-payment for doctor visits, treatment, and adjustments on your medication. Some insurance companies may also charge you a co-payment for lab work. Co-payments are due at the time of service. If you have any specific questions regarding your insurance coverage, we encourage you to contact your insurance company.

When will I be billed?
You will not be billed for services until after your insurance company(s) pays us. In some cases, you may not receive a statement from us until several months after you visit our office. Statements are sent at the beginning of every month and are due upon receipt.

What if my finances do not allow me to pay my bill in full?
We are sensitive to financial complications that sometimes occur during times of illness. Our knowledgeable billing specialists will work with you to make payment arrangements on your account if you are unable to pay in full. We also offer a monthly payment plan.

I don’t understand my bill.
Our billing specialists are available at the Zangmeister Center to answer any questions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The can also be reached by phone during those hours at (614) 383-6005.

What if my insurance changes?
If your insurance coverage changes during the course of your treatment or at any time, we ask that you notify us immediately. This will save time when sending your claim to the insurance company(s). Always bring your current insurance card with you.