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CHRISTOPHER CHARLES COPENHAVER M.D,
Accepted Insurance for NPI 1659370708
Allergy & Immunology in Asheville, NC

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

61.83/100

CMS Quality Rating

950 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 255-3749(828) 254-9925 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2026, Oct 30, 2023, May 19, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

Does Dr. Copenhaver take my insurance?

89 North Carolina plans sold on HealthCare.gov for 2026 include Dr. Copenhaver, from Ambetter Health, Oscar Health, Cigna Healthcare and 2 other insurers. Insurers also list Dr. Copenhaver in 7 other states.

InsurersAmbetter Health 29 plans Oscar Health 22 plans Cigna Healthcare 17 plans UnitedHealthcare 13 plans AmeriHealth Caritas Next 8 plans

Also listed in7 other states

Call before you book: insurer directories can be out of date, so call the office at (828) 255-3749 to confirm your plan is accepted. These are Marketplace (ACA) plans only; employer, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans are not listed. The NPPES record lists a North Carolina Medicaid ID; ask the office which Medicaid plans it takes.

North Carolina plans 89 plans

Plans sold to North Carolina residents. Costs are for the standard version of each plan.

Ambetter Health

29 plans · HMO

Accepting new patients

Complete GoldHMOGold$1,45077264NC0010007

Complete Gold + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$1,45077264NC0020007

Complete Gold with Atrium HealthHMOGold$1,45077264NC0010056

Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$1,45077264NC0020053

Standard GoldHMOGold$2,00077264NC0010046

Standard Gold + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$2,00077264NC0020057

Standard Gold with Atrium HealthHMOGold$2,00077264NC0010061

Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$2,00077264NC0020060

Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug OptionsHMOSilver$5,90077264NC0010009

Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$5,90077264NC0020004

Standard SilverHMOSilver$6,00077264NC0010045

Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,00077264NC0020056

Standard Silver with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$6,00077264NC0010060

Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,00077264NC0020059

Focused Silver with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$6,30077264NC0010054

Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,30077264NC0020051

Clear Silver with $0 Insulin OptionsHMOSilver$7,00077264NC0010037

Elite BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$077264NC0010036

Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$077264NC0020036

Elite Bronze with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$077264NC0010050

Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$077264NC0020047

Standard Expanded BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50077264NC0010044

Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50077264NC0020055

Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50077264NC0010059

Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50077264NC0020058

Everyday BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45077264NC0010028

Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45077264NC0020028

Everyday Bronze with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45077264NC0010049

Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45077264NC0020046

Oscar Health

22 plans · HMO

Accepting new patients

Gold Classic StandardHMOGold$2,00069803NC0010053

Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium HealthHMOGold$2,00069803NC0010057

Silver ClassicHMOSilver$5,40069803NC0010006

Silver Classic | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$5,40069803NC0010063

Silver Simple PCP SaverHMOSilver$5,50069803NC0010025

Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$5,50069803NC0010065

Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$5,90069803NC0010071

Silver Classic StandardHMOSilver$6,00069803NC0010052

Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$6,00069803NC0010056

Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$6,00069803NC0010072

Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$6,20069803NC0010070

Silver Simple DiabetesHMOSilver$6,50069803NC0010045

Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium HealthHMOSilver$6,50069803NC0010064

Bronze Elite + PCP Saver PlusHMOExpanded Bronze$069803NC0010005

Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$069803NC0010062

Bronze Classic 4700HMOExpanded Bronze$4,70069803NC0010024

Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$4,70069803NC0010061

Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$5,50069803NC0010058

Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$5,50069803NC0010059

Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$5,50069803NC0010067

Bronze Classic StandardHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50069803NC0010050

Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium HealthHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50069803NC0010055

Cigna Healthcare

17 plans · HMO

Accepting new patients

Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOGold$1,50073943NC0070053

Connect Gold CMS StandardHMOGold$2,00073943NC0070050

Connect Gold RD CMS StandardHMOGold$2,00073943NC0070061

Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOSilver$3,50073943NC0070057

Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOSilver$3,60073943NC0070030

Connect myDiabetesCare SilverHMOSilver$4,30073943NC0070052

Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOSilver$5,00073943NC0070029

Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOSilver$5,00073943NC0070058

Connect Silver CMS StandardHMOSilver$6,00073943NC0070049

Connect Silver RD CMS StandardHMOSilver$6,00073943NC0070059

Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOExpanded Bronze$5,00073943NC0070054

Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOExpanded Bronze$5,50073943NC0070028

Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOExpanded Bronze$6,00073943NC0070055

Connect myDiabetesCare BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$6,00073943NC0070051

Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med DeductibleHMOExpanded Bronze$6,50073943NC0070027

Connect Bronze CMS StandardHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50073943NC0070046

Connect Bronze RD CMS StandardHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50073943NC0070056

UnitedHealthcare

13 plans · HMO

Accepting new patients

UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)HMOGold$054332NC0030035

UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)HMOGold$75054332NC0030040

UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)HMOGold$75054332NC0060007

UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals)HMOGold$2,00054332NC0030022

UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)HMOSilver$2,50054332NC0030039

UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)HMOSilver$2,50054332NC0060006

UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)HMOSilver$3,55054332NC0030020

UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)HMOSilver$3,55054332NC0060004

UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals)HMOSilver$6,00054332NC0030027

UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No ReferralsHMOBronze$10,60054332NC0030026

UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)HMOExpanded Bronze$054332NC0030033

UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals)HMOExpanded Bronze$7,50054332NC0030030

UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals)HMOExpanded Bronze$7,50054332NC0060005

AmeriHealth Caritas Next

8 plans · HMO

Accepting new patients

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No ReferralsHMOGold$85017414NC0010014

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No ReferralsHMOGold$2,00017414NC0010009

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No ReferralsHMOSilver$40017414NC0010012

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No ReferralsHMOSilver$6,00017414NC0010008

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No ReferralsHMOSilver$6,10017414NC0010013

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No ReferralsHMOBronze$10,60017414NC0010004

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No ReferralsHMOExpanded Bronze$3,85017414NC0010011

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No ReferralsHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50017414NC0010007

Also listed in other states 111 plans · 7 states

Insurers sometimes list a provider in other states' networks, for example for telehealth or a practice near a state line. These plans are sold to residents of those states.

Ambetter Health · Georgia

25 plans · HMO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $9,000

Elite Gold HMOHMOGold$070893GA0010074

Elite Gold HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$070893GA0030075

Everyday Gold HMOHMOGold$80070893GA0010071

Everyday Gold HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$80070893GA0030071

Clear Gold HMOHMOGold$1,20070893GA0010073

Clear Gold HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$1,20070893GA0030074

Complete Gold HMOHMOGold$1,45070893GA0010020

Complete Gold HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$1,45070893GA0030020

Standard Gold HMOHMOGold$2,00070893GA0010078

Standard Gold HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$2,00070893GA0030078

Complete Silver HMOHMOSilver$5,95070893GA0010017

Complete Silver HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$5,95070893GA0030017

Standard Silver HMOHMOSilver$6,00070893GA0010077

Standard Silver HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,00070893GA0030077

Focused Silver HMOHMOSilver$6,30070893GA0010070

Focused Silver HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,30070893GA0030070

Clear Silver HMO with $0 Insulin OptionsHMOSilver$7,00070893GA0010068

Clear Bronze HMOHMOBronze$9,00070893GA0010006

Clear Bronze HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOBronze$9,00070893GA0030019

Choice Bronze HSA HMOHMOExpanded Bronze$7,25070893GA0010051

Choice Bronze HSA HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$7,25070893GA0030051

Standard Expanded Bronze HMOHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50070893GA0010076

Standard Expanded Bronze HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50070893GA0030076

Everyday Bronze HMOHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45070893GA0010064

Everyday Bronze HMO + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45070893GA0030064

CareSource · West Virginia

22 plans · HMO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $10,600

Platinum Zero $5 Generic DrugsHMOPlatinum$050328WV0010034

Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOPlatinum$050328WV0020034

Gold 2000 $15 Generic DrugsHMOGold$2,00050328WV0010022

Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$2,00050328WV0020022

Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOGold$3,00050328WV0010032

Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$3,00050328WV0020032

Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOGold$3,00050328WV0010035

Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$3,00050328WV0020035

Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOSilver$5,00050328WV0010031

Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$5,00050328WV0020031

Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOSilver$5,00050328WV0010036

Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$5,00050328WV0020036

Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic DrugsHMOSilver$5,00050328WV0010025

Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$5,00050328WV0020025

Silver 6000 $20 Generic DrugsHMOSilver$6,00050328WV0010023

Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$6,00050328WV0020023

Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic DrugsHMOSilver$6,20050328WV0010021

Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$6,20050328WV0020021

Bronze 7500 $25 Generic DrugsHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50050328WV0010024

Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50050328WV0020024

Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic DrugsHMOExpanded Bronze$10,60050328WV0010038

Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOExpanded Bronze$10,60050328WV0020038

CareSource · Ohio

21 plans · HMO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $1,500 to $10,600

Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic DrugsHMOGold$1,50077552OH0010212

Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$1,50077552OH0020212

Gold 2000 $15 Generic DrugsHMOGold$2,00077552OH0010202

Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$2,00077552OH0020202

Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOGold$3,00077552OH0010210

Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$3,00077552OH0020210

Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOGold$3,00077552OH0010215

Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOGold$3,00077552OH0020215

Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOSilver$5,00077552OH0010209

Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$5,00077552OH0020209

Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & ServicesHMOSilver$5,00077552OH0010218

Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$5,00077552OH0020218

HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care DrugsHMOSilver$5,50077552OH0010219

Silver 6000 $20 Generic DrugsHMOSilver$6,00077552OH0010203

Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$6,00077552OH0020203

Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic DrugsHMOSilver$6,20077552OH0010201

Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOSilver$6,20077552OH0020201

Bronze 7500 $25 Generic DrugsHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50077552OH0010204

Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50077552OH0020204

Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic DrugsHMOExpanded Bronze$10,60077552OH0010222

Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & FitnessHMOExpanded Bronze$10,60077552OH0020222

Ambetter Health · Tennessee

16 plans · EPO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $8,450

Elite GoldEPOGold$070111TN0110031

Elite Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$070111TN0120034

Everyday GoldEPOGold$80070111TN0110030

Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$80070111TN0120030

Standard GoldEPOGold$2,00070111TN0110035

Standard Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$2,00070111TN0120037

Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug OptionsEPOSilver$5,00070111TN0110018

Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$5,00070111TN0120001

Standard SilverEPOSilver$6,00070111TN0110034

Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$6,00070111TN0120036

Elite BronzeEPOExpanded Bronze$070111TN0110026

Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalEPOExpanded Bronze$070111TN0120026

Standard Expanded BronzeEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50070111TN0110033

Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50070111TN0120035

Everyday BronzeEPOExpanded Bronze$8,45070111TN0110023

Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalEPOExpanded Bronze$8,45070111TN0120023

UnitedHealthcare · Arizona

14 plans · HMO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $10,600

UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx)HMOGold$040702AZ0060047

UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx)HMOGold$1,25040702AZ0060046

UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision)HMOGold$1,25040702AZ0070010

UHC Gold StandardHMOGold$2,00040702AZ0060016

UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)HMOSilver$040702AZ0060041

UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision)HMOSilver$040702AZ0070008

UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx)HMOSilver$4,50040702AZ0060038

UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision)HMOSilver$4,50040702AZ0070006

UHC Silver StandardHMOSilver$6,00040702AZ0060018

UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)HMOBronze$10,60040702AZ0060051

UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)HMOExpanded Bronze$040702AZ0060034

UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision)HMOExpanded Bronze$040702AZ0070005

UHC Bronze StandardHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50040702AZ0060019

UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision)HMOExpanded Bronze$7,50040702AZ0070011

Ambetter Health · South Carolina

9 plans · HMO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $8,450

Standard GoldHMOGold$2,00079222SC0010033

Standard SilverHMOSilver$6,00079222SC0010032

Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,00079222SC0020032

Focused SilverHMOSilver$6,30079222SC0010025

Elite BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$079222SC0010022

Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$079222SC0020022

Standard Expanded BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50079222SC0010031

Everyday BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45079222SC0010011

Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45079222SC0020011

Oscar Health · Virginia

4 plans · EPO

Accepting new patientsDeductible $2,000 to $9,000

Gold Classic StandardEPOGold$2,00025922VA0010053

Silver Classic StandardEPOSilver$6,00025922VA0010052

Bronze Classic StandardEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50025922VA0010050

Bronze SimpleEPOExpanded Bronze$9,00025922VA0010055

Questions about Dr. Copenhaver’s insurance

What insurance does Dr. Copenhaver take?

In North Carolina, Ambetter Health, Oscar Health, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare and AmeriHealth Caritas Next include Dr. Copenhaver in 89 Marketplace plans for 2026. Call the office at (828) 255-3749 to confirm your plan before booking.

Is Dr. Copenhaver accepting new patients?

The insurers that list Dr. Copenhaver report that Dr. Copenhaver is accepting new patients. Call the office at (828) 255-3749 to confirm your plan before booking.

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Copenhaver?

Not under the North Carolina plans that list Dr. Copenhaver: the 2026 plan files say a specialist referral is not required.

Does Dr. Copenhaver accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS files show Dr. Copenhaver accepts Medicare assignment and is enrolled in PECOS, which allows ordering and referring for Medicare patients.

About this data

This page combines public files from insurers and from CMS. NPI Profile does not contract with insurers and does not decide who is in network.

Source	What it provides here	Source date
Insurer provider directory files	Which plans list this provider, network tier, accepting new patients, years listed. Insurers selling on HealthCare.gov must publish these files under CMS rules.	AmeriHealth Caritas Next: Oct 15, 2026 CareSource: Oct 15, 2026 Oscar Health: Oct 15, 2026 Ambetter Health: Oct 14, 2026 UnitedHealthcare: Oct 13, 2026 Cigna Healthcare: Oct 6, 2026
CMS Health Insurance Exchange public use files	Plan details and Summary of Benefits links for HealthCare.gov states.	Plan year 2026
CMS state-based exchange public use files	Plan details for states that run their own exchange, here Georgia and Virginia. No document links.	Plan year 2026, Jun 3, 2026

Only Marketplace (ACA) plans are covered. Employer, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care networks are not in these files.
Costs are for the standard version of each plan. People who qualify for cost-sharing reductions pay less on Silver plans.
Accepting new patients and network tier are reported by each insurer, and can differ from what the practice tells you.
Networks change during the year. Confirm with your insurer or the practice before booking.