Sunset Oral and Facial Surgery accepts most major dental and medical insurance plans, with a dedicated front office team that verifies benefits in advance, files claims directly with carriers, and provides written cost estimates so patients understand their coverage before treatment begins. Many oral and maxillofacial procedures — including orthognathic surgery, facial trauma repair, bone grafting, obstructive sleep apnea surgery, and wisdom teeth extraction — may be billed under either dental or medical insurance depending on the diagnosis, and our team works to coordinate both forms of coverage when applicable to maximize patient benefits.
Dr. David Salehani is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and has served for over seven years as the oral and maxillofacial surgery consultant on the peer review board of Guardian MDC insurance — direct, ongoing experience with insurance review processes that few practicing surgeons can match. This insider knowledge of how insurance carriers evaluate oral surgical claims allows the practice to document procedures, coordinate authorizations, and communicate with carriers in the way most likely to result in appropriate coverage for each patient.
How the Insurance Process Works
After your consultation, the front office team verifies your insurance benefits and prepares a written estimate that outlines the recommended procedure, the portion expected to be covered by insurance, and your estimated out-of-pocket responsibility. We file claims directly with your carrier on your behalf — most insurance companies respond within four to six weeks. After the insurance payment is received and applied, any remaining balance is your responsibility. Patients receive monthly statements until the balance is resolved, and financing options are available for patients who need a payment plan, which must be arranged before the procedure date.
What to Bring
Please bring your dental and medical insurance cards to your first consultation, along with any pre-authorization paperwork, referral forms, or completed insurance documents from your primary dentist or physician. This allows us to begin the verification process at your initial visit and avoid delays before treatment.
Schedule a Consultation
To verify your specific insurance benefits or schedule a consultation, contact Sunset Oral and Facial Surgery at (310) 275-3635. Our front office team will help confirm coverage and walk you through the financial side of treatment before any procedure is scheduled.
