Frequently Asked Questions
About Dermatology and Allergy Care in Bradenton, FL

No. Contact the practice directly and schedule or book online. There is no referral to obtain and no authorization period to wait through. You do not need a referral to see a dermatologist or an allergist at Harmony Allergy & Dermatology in Bradenton, Florida.

Yes. Original Medicare patients are welcome and billed through Medicare as usual, with nothing further required. Original Medicare is fully integrated into the practice, not an exception to it. This includes seasonal residents who spend part of the year in Florida.

You pay the practice directly at a price confirmed before you book. Payment is settled the day you are seen, and nothing arrives in the mail afterward. A new dermatology visit is $195 and a new allergy and immunology visit is $250. The full price list is published on our pricing pages. Additional costs may be incurred if additional treatment performed the day of service.

No. There is no membership and, no monthly fee (aside from allergy immunotherapy). You pay for the visit you need, when you need it, and you are free to come once or return for years. Harmony Allergy & Dermatology is a Direct Specialty Care practice, not a concierge or retainer practice.

You will see a physician. Dr. Richard Bindernagel handles dermatology and Mohs surgery. Dr. Constance Bindernagel handles allergy and immunology. It will be the same two physicians at every visit. Both are double board-certified. There are no physician assistants or nurse practitioners seeing patients in place of a doctor.

Because skin and immune conditions frequently overlap. Eczema, chronic hives, angioedema, drug reactions, and contact dermatitis all sit on the border between the two specialties. Here, both physicians confer directly instead of sending your case between offices.

Typically within days rather than months. Skin and allergy conditions rarely improve while you wait for an appointment, which is a large part of why the practice is structured this way.

Yes. Dr. Constance Bindernagel is double board-certified in allergy & immunology and in pediatrics, and Dr. Richard Bindernagel treats pediatric patients. One practice can care for your child, yourself, and your parents.

There is time for a complete history, a thorough examination, and an explanation you can repeat at home. You are also never expected to make a decision during the appointment. If you want time to think it over, take it.

Harmony Allergy & Dermatology serves Bradenton and the surrounding Manatee County communities, including seasonal residents who are here for part of the year. The practice is located at 5959 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Call 941-877-2687.

A new patient dermatology visit at Harmony Allergy & Dermatology in Bradenton, Florida is $195. The price is confirmed before you book and settled the day you are seen. No referral and no insurance are required.

A complete allergy evaluation with skin prick testing is $300 at Harmony Allergy & Dermatology in Bradenton. Advanced testing including intradermals is $10 per allergen, individual food prick tests are $10 per food, and a new allergy and immunology visit is $250.

Yes. Florida does not require insurance or a referral to see a dermatologist. At Harmony Allergy & Dermatology in Bradenton you can book directly and pay a posted price at the time of your visit.

A dermatologist diagnoses and treats conditions of the skin, hair, and nails, including skin cancer. An allergist and immunologist diagnoses and treats immune system conditions such as food allergy, environmental allergy, asthma, and immunodeficiency. Conditions like eczema, chronic hives, angioedema, and contact dermatitis sit between the two, which is why Harmony Allergy & Dermatology practices both under one roof in Bradenton, Florida.

An oral food challenge is a supervised, in-office test in which a patient eats a small, gradually increasing amount of a suspected food allergen while a physician monitors for a reaction. It is the most accurate way to confirm whether a food allergy is present or has been outgrown. At Harmony Allergy & Dermatology in Bradenton, oral food challenges are performed by a physician fellowship-trained in pediatric food allergy management, and cost $400.

It is worth finding out. Many people carry a penicillin allergy label from childhood that turns out not to reflect a true allergy, and that label can limit antibiotic choices for years. Dr. Constance Bindernagel can review your history and determine whether allergy testing and/or a supervised oral medication challenge is appropriate for you. Until an evaluation is completed, continue avoiding penicillin as you have been.

Mohs micrographic surgery at Harmony Allergy & Dermatology in Bradenton starts at $1,800 for up to three stages, with additional stages at $500 each. Reconstruction is priced separately, from $400 for an intermediate repair to $1,000 for a skin flap or graft.

Yes. Allergy new patient and follow-up visits are available by telehealth at the same posted price as an in-person visit. Some conditions and all procedures require an in-office appointment. Telehealth is not offered for dermatology visits at this time.

Yes, HSA and FSA funds can be used for eligible medical expenses. The patient is responsible for confirming whether a service is eligible for reimbursement under their HSA/FSA plan, and it is solely up to the patient to determine if they may legally use such funds for services provided.

Yes. Harmony Allergy & Dermatology regularly sees patients who spend only part of the year in Florida, for a single visit or ongoing care. Original Medicare patients are billed through Medicare as usual, and no long-term commitment is required.

Yes.