Lesson Learned: Always google your doctor

I went to a podiatrist in August to take a look at my foot; something was bothering me when I ran. In the end, after a long discussion, we decided that we wouldn't do anything to my foot until
after the marathon I am training for.

So I received notice from my insurance company that the podiatrist I went to (Dr. Bryson) had billed them for surgery, and that they weren't going to cover any of the $175 he was charging. Then, I received a bill from his office saying that I owe them $175. But this bill didn't have "surgery" on it.

I put it off for about a week (he was very ANNOYING to talk to), then came across this "to do" today and decided to tackle it. The bill to his office doesn't have a phone number on it, so I googled him to get a phone number. WELL, I didn't find a phone number, but I did find THIS:
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/dc/Press_Releases/2005_Archives/Aug_2005/05302.htm

It's the same thing he was being sentenced for! I wish I had googled him sooner. I called his office, and his receptionist put me straight through to him when I told her why I was calling. I took notes during our convo, then called the number on the press release to try and find out where this stands. And I said to his voice mail that I would be happy to file a report if this is ongoing. I've left a message with the insurance company too.

Sheesh! In addition to googling your doctor, always read the insurance statements from your visits!