Can a doctor's office refuse to see a patient for nonpayment?

Can a doctor's office refuse to see a patient for nonpayment?
Some can.
Private MD offices can
ER's in general can't
Public clinics can't (your state defines 'public clinic' so it depends on where you live)
I think they can unless you are in cardiac arrest or something if it's a private practice. ER's however, cannot turn anyone away.
Unfortunately, they can.
It depends. If the doctor is in the midst of treating you for a specific illness he is already involved in, no they cannot.It would be considered unethical.. BUT if you go back at a later date for a different reason, and have a past due balance, they can refuse treatment. Dr.'s in private practice are not free clinics. Its a business. If its life threatening he cannot turn you away once he has accepted you as his patient. BUT he can fire you as a patient if he wants to and then does not have to treat you. Its a sticky situation. You have to be careful in these situations. I say pay your doctor. They deserve to be paid. Make payment arrangements, but don't just expect them to treat you for free. Its a service. You don't go to the grocery store and expect free food, why would you expect free medical care?