Dr. Richard Espinoza, PSY.D

For the past 6+ months I've been attempting to resolve a payment dispute with Dr. Espinoza and my insurance. Dr. Espinoza has refused to take full responsibility for what is owed to me after my insurance reimbursed his office -- essentially paying him twice -- instead of directly back to me for 9 sessions. His indignant attitude and lack of understanding when I raised the issue over e-mail -- refusing to get on the phone with me OR insurance to hear me out -- felt unprofessional and was honestly shocking. I was seeking to make good on what was owed back to me based on a verbal agreement I'd made with an associate clinician at his practice that paying up front & being reimbursed via superbill would be fine. Once she left the practice, I was left to liaise with Dr. Espinoza, and the experience has been like pulling teeth. I am still owed $144.65. While this is not a massive sum of money, it's been this pitiful experience and principle that's forced me to write this review.