Questions, answered
Are the reviews on DocChecker real?
Yes. Every single review goes through our human moderation team before it publishes. We reject spam, fake reviews, and anything that violates patient privacy — and practices can never pay to remove or bury honest feedback.
Does it cost anything for patients?
Never. Searching, reading reviews, and filtering by insurance is free for patients, forever. Practices pay a subscription to manage their profile.
How is the Care Score calculated?
It blends star ratings, review volume, and profile completeness into a 0–10 score. It cannot be bought — Featured placement changes where you appear, never your score.
How do I know if a doctor takes my insurance?
Every profile lists accepted private and public plans, from Aetna and Blue Cross to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and TRICARE. We still recommend confirming with the office before your visit, since coverage varies by state and plan tier.
How does my practice get listed?
Hit "Request to join," tell us about your practice, and our team verifies your credentials within 2 business days. Once approved, you pick a plan and build your profile.
Can a practice delete a bad review?
No. Practices on Pro and Featured plans can respond publicly to reviews, but only our moderation team can remove a review — and only when it violates our guidelines.
What happens to rejected reviews?
The reviewer is notified with the reason (e.g. spam, privacy violation, no evidence of a visit). They can edit and resubmit unless the account is flagged for abuse.