Private-pay care with clear expectations.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Novascend accepts major payment cards and eligible HSA and FSA cards for qualifying services. Until participation with a health plan is active and confirmed, care is offered on a private-pay and out-of-network basis, with payment due at the time of service.
Eligible HSA/FSA cards accepted
Rates confirmed before scheduling
Superbills available on request
No surprise practice fees
NEW PATIENTS
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
60 MINUTES
$320
PER EVALUATION
A comprehensive first appointment to understand your symptoms, history, functioning, and treatment goals.
Psychiatric and medical history review
Current symptoms and daily functioning
Medication and safety assessment
Diagnostic impressions when appropriate
Personalized treatment recommendations
ONGOING CARE
Standard Follow-Up
30 MINUTES
$200
PER VISIT
Your regular appointment for reviewing symptoms, medication response, side effects, and progress.
Medication management when appropriate
Review of symptoms and functioning
Side-effect and safety monitoring
Treatment education and adjustments
Collaborative follow-up planning
ADDITIONAL TIME
Extended Follow-Up
45 MINUTES
$275
PER VISIT
More appointment time for detailed concerns, complex medication decisions, or broader planning.
More detailed symptom discussion
Complex medication review
Expanded treatment planning
Additional education and support
Review of next-step recommendations
Telehealth and in-person appointments use the same clinical rates. For telehealth, patients must be physically located in California at the time of the appointment.
One focused 15-minute follow-up each month for established patients with a stable treatment plan and provider approval. Pricing is confirmed before enrollment.
Stable Care Membership.
OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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 appointment times
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, is not insurance, and does not replace comprehensive care. Standard or extended appointments are billed separately when additional assessment or clinical time is needed.
Insurance Plans Accepted
Coverage varies by plan. Eligibility and benefits will be verified before your appointment.
Other rates, stated plainly.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Concierge Case Management
UP TO 60 MINUTES
$175
Healthcare navigation, appointment preparation, resource identification, care-plan organization, and authorized coordination with outside providers. Additional approved time is $45 per 15 minutes. Not psychotherapy, emergency care, or legal representation.
Stand-Alone Laboratory Review
UP TO 20 MINUTES
$150
Review of relevant laboratory results outside a scheduled appointment. Laboratory testing is billed separately by the lab, and lab review may be included when it can reasonably be completed during a scheduled visit.
Forms & Documentation
$100
THE VARIES OF COMPLEXITY
Medical forms, letters, or written documentation requiring review outside a scheduled appointment. Documents are completed only when clinically appropriate and supported by the record.
Late Cancellation or No-Show
$100
PER MISSED APPOINTMENT
Applies when notice is not provided within the practice's required cancellation period. Cancellation fees are generally not billable to insurance.
FACILITY-BASED SERVICES
Mobile psychiatry & dialysis clinic coverage
Services for dialysis clinics, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and appropriate community settings are arranged through a separate written proposal, priced by location, travel, patient volume, visit length and frequency, documentation, and included services. Individual patients receiving care for concerns related to chronic kidney disease or dialysis use the standard rates above — there is no specialty surcharge.
Eligible HSA and FSA cards may be used for qualifying services. Eligibility is determined by your plan administrator, and patients are responsible for confirming coverage and retaining required documentation.
HSA & FSA payments
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.
Insurance & superbills
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 whenever reasonably possible.
Payment
Patients who are uninsured or choose not to use insurance may request an estimate of reasonably expected charges before scheduled care. Actual costs may vary if requested or clinically required services change.
Good faith estimates
Ready to begin?
Request an appointment to discuss your concerns, decide which visit fits, and get clear pricing before care begins.