Rates, Payment & Membership

Clear pricing for mental health care

Review appointment lengths and current private-pay rates before scheduling. Eligible HSA and FSA cards are accepted for qualifying services.

Clear Private-Pay Rates Eligible HSA/FSA Accepted Superbills Available
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Payment Options

Private-pay care with clear expectations.

Novascend accepts major payment cards and eligible Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account cards for qualifying services. Because plan rules vary, patients are responsible for confirming eligibility and documentation requirements with their plan administrator.

Until participation with a health plan is active and confirmed, services are offered on a private-pay and out-of-network basis. Payment is due at the time of service.

Eligible HSA/FSA cards accepted Rates confirmed before scheduling Eligible superbills available upon request No surprise practice fees

Mental Health Appointments

Choose the level of care that fits your needs.

The standard follow-up is the primary ongoing appointment for medication management, symptom review, treatment adjustments, and collaborative care planning.

New Patients

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

60 Minutes
$ 320 per evaluation

A comprehensive first appointment to understand your symptoms, health history, functioning, concerns, and treatment goals.

  • Psychiatric and medical history review
  • Current symptoms and daily functioning
  • Medication and safety assessment
  • Diagnostic impressions when appropriate
  • Personalized treatment recommendations
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Primary Ongoing Visit

Ongoing Mental Health Care

Standard Follow-Up

30 Minutes
$ 200 per visit

Your regular ongoing appointment for reviewing symptoms, medication response, side effects, functioning, and treatment progress.

  • Medication management when appropriate
  • Review of symptoms and daily functioning
  • Side-effect and safety monitoring
  • Treatment education and adjustments
  • Collaborative follow-up planning
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Additional Time

Extended Follow-Up

45 Minutes
$ 275 per visit

Additional appointment time for detailed concerns, complex medication decisions, or broader treatment planning.

  • More detailed symptom discussion
  • Complex medication review
  • Expanded treatment planning
  • Additional education and support
  • Review of next-step recommendations
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Telehealth and in-person mental health appointments use the same clinical rates. For telehealth care, patients must be physically located in California at the time of the appointment.

Optional Membership for Established Patients

Stable Care Membership

Predictable monthly support for established patients with a stable treatment plan.

This optional membership provides one focused monthly follow-up for patients who benefit from brief, consistent medication check-ins between more comprehensive appointments.

Provider Approval Required

Monthly Focused Follow-Up

One 15-Minute Visit Each Month
Membership Pricing Pricing Upon Request Current pricing and eligibility are confirmed before enrollment.

Designed for one focused medication-related concern within an established and clinically stable treatment plan.

Membership Includes

  • One focused 15-minute follow-up each month
  • Medication response and side-effect review
  • Routine refill consideration when clinically appropriate
  • Priority access to designated focused appointment times
  • Pricing confirmed before enrollment
  • Unused monthly visits do not roll over

Not Included

  • New or worsening symptoms
  • Complex medication changes
  • Forms, letters, psychotherapy, or case management
  • Crisis, emergency, or after-hours care
Membership is optional and does not replace comprehensive care. Standard or extended appointments are billed separately when additional assessment, treatment planning, or clinical time is needed.
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Available to eligible established patients with provider approval. Membership is not insurance and does not include emergency or crisis care.

Additional Services

Direct rates for added support.

These services are separate from mental health appointments and are provided based on clinical appropriateness and availability.

Separate Private-Pay Service

Concierge Case Management

Up to 60 Minutes
$ 175 up to 60 minutes

Personalized support with healthcare navigation, appointment preparation, resource identification, care-plan organization, and authorized coordination with outside providers.

Additional approved time $45 per 15 minutes

This service is not psychotherapy, emergency care, legal representation, or a guarantee of insurance authorization or access to an outside service.

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Additional Clinical Review

Stand-Alone Laboratory Review

Up to 20 Minutes
$ 150 per review

Review of relevant laboratory results completed outside a scheduled mental health appointment.

Laboratory testing is billed separately by the laboratory. Lab review may be included when it can reasonably be completed during a scheduled appointment.

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Administrative Services

Forms & Documentation

Time Varies by Complexity
Starting at $ 100

Medical forms, letters, or written documentation requiring review outside a scheduled appointment.

Documents are completed only when clinically appropriate and supported by the available record. An additional appointment may be required.

Ask About Documentation

Facility-Based Services

Mobile Psychiatry

Mental health services for dialysis clinics, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and appropriate community settings are arranged through a separate written proposal.

Individual patients receiving care for mental health concerns related to chronic kidney disease or dialysis use the same standard mental health care rates shown above. There is no separate specialty surcharge.

Custom Quote Pricing is based on location, travel, patient volume, appointment length, visit frequency, documentation requirements, and included services. Request Facility Information

Payment & Practice Policies

Important information before scheduling.

HSA & FSA Payments

Eligible HSA and FSA cards may be used for qualifying services. Eligibility is determined by your individual plan administrator.

Patients are responsible for confirming eligibility and retaining any receipts or documentation required by their plan.

Insurance & Superbills

Participation with an insurance plan is not active until enrollment and contracting are formally confirmed.

A superbill may be provided for eligible services. Reimbursement is determined by your health plan and is not guaranteed.

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service. A valid payment method may be required to schedule and maintain appointments.

Additional charges are discussed before a nonroutine service is completed whenever reasonably possible.

Cancellations

Late cancellation or missed appointment $100

The fee applies when notice is not provided within the practice’s required cancellation period. Cancellation fees are generally not billable to insurance.

Membership Visits

Membership is available only to established patients approved by the provider. It is not health insurance and does not provide unlimited mental health care.

New symptoms, worsening symptoms, safety concerns, complex medication changes, or broader treatment planning require a standard or extended appointment.

Good Faith Estimates

Patients who are uninsured or choose not to use insurance may request an estimate of reasonably expected charges before receiving scheduled care.

Actual costs may vary if requested or clinically required services change.

Ready to Begin?

Choose a clearer path into mental health care.

Request an appointment to discuss your concerns, determine which visit may be appropriate, and receive clear pricing information before care begins.

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