Surgeons Make Me Sick

So the surgeon called me today - normally they don't schedule "self-pay" patients, due to the fact that they get anywhere from $117 to $577 JUST FOR A CONSULT PEOPLE. I guess they are worried about people not paying. My insurance here does not kick in until December. I would at least like to see the guy to find out if he thinks we're okay to wait that long, but not for $577. ARGGGGGGHHHHHHH!