Insurance and Pricing

 Self Pay Office Visits

  • Includes the following if needed: 1) photography 2) dilation. There is a surcharge for procedures.

  • Includes the following if needed: 1) photography 2) dilation. There is a surcharge for procedures.

Cosmetic Surgery

A few select surgical procedures and combinations are reflected below. Detailed surgical quotes are provided after consultation. Consultation fees do not apply towards surgery.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under IV sedation or general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under IV sedation or general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under IV sedation or general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under IV sedation or general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under IV sedation or general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

  • Surgery in the surgery center operating room under general anesthesia is available based upon examination and medical history. Cost includes pre-op visit (around 1-2 weeks prior to surgery date), surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees and post-op care.

Cosmetic Injections

  • Includes the following: 1) Injection with up to 50 units 2) post procedure evaluation ~14 days after injection. *Each additional unit beyond 50 units is $11 per unit.

  • Includes the following: 1) injection with one 1 mL syringe 2) post procedure evaluation as needed.

  • Includes first injection session with hyaluronidase (or steroid/5-fluorouracil mixture for filler granulomas). Additional injection sessions may be needed and are $350 for each additional injection session.

  • Includes first injection session with 5-fluorouracil and/or steroid. Additional injection sessions may be needed and are $350 for each additional injection session.

Laser Resurfacing - eCO2 Plus

Prices below include skincare products: one Alastin Procedure Enhancing Kit and one Alastin Soothe and Recovery Balm (Retail Value of $339) and a full face of eCOTone treatment (light laser peel) in the same session

There is a 20% discount off laser treatment prices for any patient who has either of the following within 18 months of the date of their most recent laser treatment: 

  • Previous laser treatment by Dr. Mettu.

  • Major self pay cosmetic surgery with Dr. Mettu (i.e. blepharoplasty, ptosis repair).

The discount also applies for patients who have laser treatment before surgery (20% of the laser treatment payment will be deducted from the surgical costs).

  • Includes:

    Single session for full face and eyelid treatment

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Recommended Skincare: One Alastin Procedure Enhancing Kit and One Alastin Soothe and Recovery Balm (Retail Value of $339)

    Series of three full face and eyelid treatments

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Single session for either upper or lower eyelids

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Recommended Skincare: One Alastin Procedure Enhancing Kit and One Alastin Soothe and Recovery Balm (Retail Value of $339)

    Three sessions for either upper or lower eyelids

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Single session for upper and lower eyelids

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Recommended Skincare: One Alastin Procedure Enhancing Kit and One Alastin Soothe and Recovery Balm (Retail Value of $339)

    Three sessions for upper and lower eyelids

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Single session for neck

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Recommended Skincare: One Alastin Procedure Enhancing Kit and One Alastin Soothe and Recovery Balm (Retail Value of $339)

    Series of three neck treatments

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Single session for hands

    Post op care

  • Includes:

    Recommended Skincare: One Alastin Procedure Enhancing Kit and One Alastin Soothe and Recovery Balm (Retail Value of $339)

    Series of three neck treatments

    Post op care

There is a 20% discount off laser treatment prices for any patient who has either of the following within 18 months of the date of their most recent laser treatment: 

  • Previous laser treatment by Dr. Mettu*

  • Major self pay cosmetic surgery with Dr. Mettu (i.e. blepharoplasty, ptosis repair)

The discount also applies for patients who have laser treatment before surgery (20% of the laser treatment payment will be deducted from the surgical costs).

Self Pay Minor Office Procedures

  • Includes the following: 1) Chalazion/Stye surgery and an injection of anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. steroid) on one eyelid 2) One post procedure evaluation within 6 weeks which includes an additional anti-inflammatory injection if needed. Treatments thereafter incur additional fees. If more than one eyelid is to be treated in the initial session there is an additional $100 per eyelid.

  • Includes the following: 1) Chalazion/Stye injection with anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. steroid) for one eyelid. If more than one eyelid is to be treated in the same session there is an additional $40 per eyelid.

  • Includes the following: 1) Removal of one small lesion (i.e. does not require sutures). 2) One post procedure evaluation within 6 weeks as needed. Treatments thereafter incur additional fees. If more than one lesion is to be removed in the same session there is an additional $100 per lesion.

Prices subject to change.

Medical insurance fees will be dependent on your specific plan.
Dr. Mettu accepts the following medical insurance plans:

 United Healthcare (UMR, PPO, POS, EPO, HMO)

United Medicare Advantage

Anthem PPO

BCBS PPO

BCBS State Health Plan (Clear Pricing Project Provider)

BCBS Indemnity

Blue Care HMO

Blue Medicare HMO and PPO

MedCost

Cigna PPO

Cigna OAP

Aetna Commercial (PPO, POS, EPO)

Aetna Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Original Medicare

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO - NC State Health Plan

Dr. Mettu is out of network with BCBS Blue Home, BCBS Blue Value, BCBS Blue Local, Aetna CVS HMO, Aetna Duke Select, UHC Dual Complete

Vision insurance is not accepted.

Not sure if we are in network with your specific plan? Call your insurance company to verify. Here is some information they may ask for: Pradeep Mettu, MD NPI I: 1215236419. Raleigh Eye and Face Plastic Surgery NPI II: 1720629637

For insurance based visits, fees that you will be asked to pay are based upon contracts with your insurance company. Please address any questions about coverage to your medical insurance carrier.

For cosmetic evaluations/treatments and for those with insurance plans other than listed above, self pay pricing is listed below. Cosmetic evaluations are not covered by medical insurance.

Questions? Please click here to text us at 919-626-8783. Click here to email us at hello@raleigheyeandface.sprucecare.com