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Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, P.C. — Your Vision Is Our Focus

Patient Resources

Insurance & billing

In short

NVOA participates with most major medical plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Anthem, CareFirst, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, plus VSP and MetLife vision plans. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so please confirm benefits and any referral requirements with your insurer before your visit.

Understanding your policy helps avoid surprises. Some plans require a referral before a specialist visit. Our team is glad to help verify benefits, but your insurance company determines what is covered.

Showing 16 plans.

Medical insurance plans

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield — commercial plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield — Medicaid plansSee Virginia Medicaid limits below.
  • CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage Open Access
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (including PPO and FEP)Our physicians do not participate with CareFirst BlueChoice.
  • CignaOur physicians do not participate with Cigna SureFit or Cigna SureFit with Performance One Network plans.
  • MedicareExcept Medicare HMO plans.
  • Medicare Advantage plans
  • MultiPlan / PHCS
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare Standard
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Virginia MedicaidLimited to Anthem HealthKeepers Plus and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.
  • Workers' compensation

Vision insurance plans

  • MetLife Vision
  • VSP Vision Care — Choice and Signature plans

Community programs

NVOA participates in charitable and community programs that help Northern Virginia residents access eye care, including:

  • EyeCare America
  • HealthWorks
  • Inova Juniper Program
  • La Clínica del Pueblo
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists

Billing questions

Frequently asked questions

Does NVOA accept Medicare?

Yes. NVOA participates with Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, and Railroad Medicare. Medicare HMO plans are the exception.

Do I need a referral?

Some plans, such as many HMO and Medicaid plans, require a referral before you see a specialist. Check with your insurance company before your appointment.

Why was my eye exam billed to medical insurance?

If the doctor evaluates or manages a medical condition during your visit, the exam is billed to your medical plan rather than your vision plan. Our Your Visit page explains how visit types work.

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