→ Benzodiazepine, Stimulant, Hypnotics Policy

During your initial and follow up appointments, I will repeatedly evaluate your need to be placed on controlled substances. While Benzos, Hypnotics and Stimulants are controlled for a reason, they are also excellent short term medications. They have been designed and marketed for short term usage. Long term usage will lead to sequelae and potential undesired side effects. I believe in the optimal use of these medications, it is important that they are consumed as prescribed. Please read the policy below …

→ Cancellation/No Show Policy

Life happens. We understand. If you cancel 48 business hours ahead, there is no cancellation fee. Between 48 business hours to 24 business hours - we will charge a 50 % fees. Cancellations done within 24 business hours, APA guideliness stand by the provider and suggest that the provider is fully protected for charging the fees. This is because when we book appointments, we invest in your mental health. It is only fair that we get compensated for our time and expertise.

→ Doctors Note,, Emotional Support Animal note & FMLA

A doctors note will be provided upon request, after every appointment. Emotional Support Animal[ESA] letter and documents - we are happy to provide an Aviation approved format for ESA, if yu qualify. All the other documents need to be procured by you. FMLA is an entirely different beast. It needs the beneficiary to be frequently assessed and repeatedly evaluated. This is best done by your primary care physician both from a financial perspective as well as timeline. However, if you wish to have it done by us, we will evaluate it on a case by case basis and it is solely at the discretion of the provider.

→ Insurance & Out of Network Claims

Check fee schedule. While I would love to accept all insurance plans, the limitations placed by them make it difficult for me to navigate through their rules. So, we are considered out of network for all insurances. The most important component of taking insurance is following their rules, meaning sharing your information with them. This will effectively reduce quality time and essential components of care, as we spend most of the time charting, meeting their requirements, essentially giving them all your personal, protected information. We are happy to provide you with a superbill[also available in patient portal], that most insurance companies are able to reimburse upon receipt. However, if it is determined that you qualify for TMS, we accept the following insurances: Cigna, Oxford, UHC, OScar Health, BlueCross, Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna. We tend to collect, verify and process all information and payments at a minimum of 24 business hours ahead of time. This will ensure that the providers can get most or all the information about you even before you reach their office- this saves you time and increases the rapport.