Liable for co-payment...?

Drove 35 miles, waited exactly half an hour in the examining room for a rheumatologist. When I told him I wanted to deal with psoriatic arthritis (?) naturally…he proceded to tell me he wasn’t qualified in alternative medicine, wished me luck and sent me on my way.

I asked him about Xrays and blood work to show how bad the inflammation was, and if there was any damage to the joints in my hands. His response, not necessary he was 100% sure it was psoriatic arthritis.

Received a bill after my insurance paid the office visit minus the $40.00 co-payment which is my responsibility.

I felt he rushed me out of his office because I wasn’t open to his suggestion to go on powerful long term medication guaranteeing he’d have me be back every two months…..$$$$$$ Plus, rushing me out under four minutes made up for how behind he was running that day.

Told his supervisor how I felt and that I have no intention of paying the co-payment…reminding him my time was just as important as one of his doctors. He told me I was liable for the co-payment.

My question…..if I MUST, can I send a check for $1.00 monthly till the $40.OO is paid up.

Thanks for your suggestions!!!!