Aetna’s Aexcel® Specialist Physician Network
New for 2009! Aexcel is Aetna’s Performance Network giving you access to high performing specialists. Aexceldesignated specialty doctors and doctor groups are part of the Aetna health care network of providers who’ve met industry-accepted practices for clinical performance, and have met Aetna’s efficiency standards.
For 2009 coverage, there are 12 specialty categories: cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology/ENT, neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.
You don’t need a referral to visit an Aexceldesignated doctor in any of the 12 categories. Your out-of-pocket costs will also be lower, because your benefits are considered in-network. If you choose a non-designated specialist in any of 12 categories, your out-of-pocket expenses will be higher because your claim will be reimbursed at the out-of-network level.
Prospective AARP® Essential Premier Health Insurance members can search DocFind® online doctor directory at www.aetna.com/docfind/ custom/advplans. Aexcel-designated doctors have a blue star next to their name. You can find more information on Aexcel designation in our Understanding Aexcel brochure. Simply click on the “Learn More” section.
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