The doctors acted quickly. | The Horth- Ch I figured it was a misprint, but it wasnt, Shapiro said of the astronomical figure. The reviewer also faulted Shapiro for flying all the way home to Syracuse, and not getting treatment in Fort Lauderdale. It was like my worst nightmare., Nellie was transferred from a hospital in Loveland, Colo., to Swedish Medical Center in Denver. What sticks, sticks.. DeWitt, NY -- A 61-year-old DeWitt man feared hed die after suffering a heart attack aboard a cruise ship more than 1,000 miles from a Florida port. He spent a couple days getting his irregular heartbeat under control. He said the second half of the trip from Fort Lauderdale to Syracuse came down to a personal decision he made with his doctor back home. The $36,000 was just a retainer.. Some people want to fight air ambulance overbilling on their own, but they dont realize they are often signing up to go against experienced lawyers from insurance companies or big corporations. Shapiro said an Excellus rep had promised beforehand that the air ambulance bill would be covered. Until we meet again Farewell My Friends.. In October, Congress passed the F.A.A. Aero Jet International De PR, Inc. FAA Carrier Certificate #Q6JA227M. I figured it was a misprint, but it wasnt, Shapiro said of the astronomical figure. When that didnt work, the lawyer filed a lawsuit May 23 in Onondaga County Supreme Court. Bobcat Loses Power Under Load, Ed White, the lawyer representing Ms. Pence, said his practice currently has about 100 clients who received large, unexpected bills from air ambulance companies. Well dot the Is, cross the Ts, so red tape doesnt follow you on your journey. The $36,000 he paid out of pocket will have a real impact: hell have to work longer before retirement if he doesnt get repaid, he said. More information Formed from two of the industrys most experienced companies, Aero Jet International and Air Ambulance Professionals, REVA is positioned to lead with the most experienced team in the medical transport industry. There, Shapiro took another boat to the largest island, Tortola. CNY man faces $656,063 bill after heart attack on cruise Air ambulance lawsuits are filed due to gross overcharging of medevac transportation, leaving victims with astronomical medical bills. Because neither is a publicly held corporation, they are not required to submit reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, making industry data harder to obtain. Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield refused to repay Shapiro for any part of the 1,800-mile trip home to Syracuse. Get Directions. With that belief, Robert Shapiro said he contacted REVA for transport off the island to Syracuse, via Fort Lauderdale. Not to mention the $600,000(-plus) bill hanging over my head.. Its a situation that can happen to anyone, but its especially troubling for young families who are often already struggling to afford basic necessities and child care where just one stroke of bad luck can be devastating. Hed have to fight REVA in court, too.