FEES & SERVICES
POLICY
Some FIRST-TIME clients are required to pay an OUT-OF-POCKET CONSULTATION FEE. This does not include co-payments. A sliding scale is offered and fees will be adjusted accordingly, depending on clients financial needs/limitations. You may be required to present a current W-2, as proof of income. Fees must be paid at the beginning of each session, PRIOR to receiving services. Payments can be made with cash or credit/debit card (+ 4% service charge).
CONSULTATIONS
Usually 15-20 minutes. This is a one-time OUT OF POCKET fee that is paid upon scheduling to see the provider. +4% electronic fee when paying electronically. These appointments are VIRTUAL ONLY! Consult DOES NOT guarantee that you will be accepted for treatment or therapy at practice.
INSURED (PPO)
$55
Those with PRIVATE insurance including 1199, Aetna, Cigna, Empire BCBS, Fidelis Essential Plan, Magnacare, MVP, or UnitedHealth. The amount paid is a booking fee and your insurance will also be billed for the consultation. The booking fee paid will also cover any copays associated with the consult.
INSURED (HMO/MANAGED MEDICAID)
FREE
Those with managed MEDICAID associated ONLY with Empire BCBS, Fidelis, Healthfirst or MVP. Client must have ACTIVE plan in order to bill consult with no cost to the client.
UNISURED/SELF PAY
$55
+ fees for Psych Eval listed below
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA
$55
This is a preliminary consultation and DOES NOT guarantee medicinal marijuana certification. If eligible there is an additional $250 fee due upon paperwork completion and 3 month certification. NO INSURANCES accepted for these services.
PSYCHIATRIC/DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
Can NOT be done on the same day as consultation and may include medication management if needed. Prices listed for those who wish to pay out-of-pocket.
WITHOUT MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
$200
Initial assessment/intake performed. Usually 20-30 minutes in duration.
WITH MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
$250
Usually 30-45 minutes in duration and includes oral toxicology, labs, and genetic testing if requested, (you will also be billed separately by genetic testing company).
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPY
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: Includes follow-ups and or renewal of prescriptions if needed. Therapy fee NOT INCLUDED & INTERACTIVE COMPLEXITY fees may also apply.
15-20MIN SESSION
$75
Vital signs are checked & routine visit. May or may not include Rx renewal.
30 MIN SESSION
$100
Vital signs checked, oral toxicology performed/reviewed, labs discussed and or brief medication counseling. May or may not include Rx renewal.
35-40 MIN SESSION
$125
Vital signs checked, oral toxicology performed/reviewed, labs performed/reviewed and or medication counseling. May or may not include Rx renewal.
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA SERVICES
Insurances NOT accepted for these services. This is an OUT-OF-POCKET expense.
INITIAL EVALUATION
$250
20-30 MIIN SESSION: Includes diagnostic evaluation/assessment, paperwork completion, and 3 month certification. MUST have valid NYS ID and complete medicinal marijuana forms (see under FORMS tab).
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA 3month FOLLOW UP
$125
15-20 MIN SESSION: Performed 3 months after initial consultation/assessment & includes 3 month certification.
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA FOLLOW UP with 6 month CERTIFICATION
$225
15-20 MIN SESSION: Performed 3 months after initial consultation/assessment & includes 6 month certification.
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA FOLLOW UP with 9 month CERTIFICATION
$325
15-20MIN SESSION: Performed 3 months after initial consultation/assessment & includes 9 month certification.
BARIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC CLEARANCE
For those seeking clearance for weight loss surgery. You may be required to have 8-10 session of psychotherapy prior and after surgical procedure. Evaluation does NOT guarantee clearance.
15 MINUTE CONSULTATION
$55
30 MINUTE ASSESSMENT
$200
45 MINUTE ASSESSMENT
$250
includes clearance letter along with fax correspondence to requesting provider or healthcare facility.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
INCLUDES: CBT, ABA, Solution Focused, Play, and or Trauma therapy. This can be done on a weekly or biweekly basis. ALL SESSIONS ARE TIMED.
30 MIN SESSION
$100
28-35MINS
45 MIN SESSION
$125
38-52MINS
60 MIN SESSION
$175
53-62MINS
CRISIS SESSION
$200-250
63-92MINS (can be scheduled or unscheduled)
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FAMILY THERAPY
Family therapy includes client & one + collateral (family member or person)
45 MIN SESSION
$175
38-52MINS
60 MIN SESSION
$200
53-62 MINS
INTERACTIVE COMPLEXITY
These fees are in ADDITION to the other service fees and can be applied to any visit type.
ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
$15/session
Letter writing, completion of paperwork/referrals, or phone contact with a third party.
EXTENDED SESSION/ SESSION WITH THERAPY PET
$25/session
This applies when additional time is added to sessions and or when therapy pet is present.
INJECTABLE MEDICATION
$25-50 /IM
This is in addition to medication management service fees and only applies to those who are out on or are already on injectable medications. DOES NOT include the cost of the actual medication.
BILINGUAL SERVICES
$15/session
English/Spanish. May also included translator for other languages.
GENETIC TESTING
$25
Genetic Testing allows for optimal treatment. An oral swab sample is taken and submitted to determine what medication may or may not work best for a client. Especially for those who have treatment response failure or resistance. NOT COVERED by all insurances; FREE for MEDICAID carriers.
PRINTING/FAXING
.75cents/pg
Paid in CASH ONLY at time of visit. Documentation needed must be requested 14-21 days prior and PAID for before sent out via mail only. Postal rates also apply.
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
B.T.M. Psychiatric NP Services, PLLC
6 Gramatan Avenue, SUITE 614, Mount Vernon, New York 10550, United States
OFFICE: 914-214-1162 FAX: 914-243-1970
ONLY Accepting NEW clients for Medication Management
Until further notice, ALL services will be VIRTUAL.