FAQ

How do I request a consultation?

To find out if the services offered match your needs, please select the link found in the Contact section and complete the questions. You may also connect via email (using the form on the contact page) or telephone. Inquiries will be returned within 72 business hours.

What types of conditions do you treat?

• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders (depressive and bipolar disorders)
• ADHD*
  • Children and adolescents seeking evaluations will require both parent and teacher input.
  • Adults seeking medication management will require neuropsychological testing prior to initiating psychostimulant medication management. Please note that those who have been previously on psychostimulants by other providers will also need to send a copy of previous neuropsychological testing.
• Women’s mental health issues (perintal/postpartum, mood changes associated with menstrual cycle, fertility challenges and losses)
• Issues in adolescence
• Many other mental health symptoms/conditions. Please connect for a consultation to learn more

What is your location?

I work in the greater Philadelphia area and offer virtual appointments as well as in-person appointments in Center City at this time. I do have my license in both Pennslyvania and New Jersey; therefore, I can see patients in both of these states.

How frequent are appointments?

Initial 60-minute evaluation appointments are required for all clients. The frequency of follow-up appointments (30 minutes) varies based on your needs. Those starting, adjusting, or changing medications may require more frequent appointments (every 1-4 weeks), but those on maintenance medications may be seen every 3-4 months. Please note that those on certain medications, such as controlled substances, will require appointments every 90 days for a refill.

What insurance is accepted?

I am currently in-network with Aetna, AmeriHealth, Cigna, Highmark, Optum/UHC, Quest Behavioral Health (Penn Medicine), Independence Blue Cross, and UBH. If I am out of network with your insurance, I can provide you with a receipt for reimbursement from your insurance company. Reimbursement is not guaranteed, so please check with your insurance plan. If you receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, you cannot submit for reimbursement due to their regulations.

Please contact your insurance to ensure I am in network with your particular plan. My Tax ID (EIN) is: 93-3424-229. My individual National Provider Identifier (NPI, tyle I) is: 1225427867. My group NPI (Type II) is: 1427836865.

I can submit claims directly to insurance but you are ultimately responsible to ensure I am considered in network for your plan prior to our first appointment, otherwise, you will be subject to the out of pocket fees for services.

What are your rates for those that are out of network?

• Initial Diagnostic Evaluation Appointments: 60-minutes: 18+ :$325; under 18: $350
• Follow-up Appointments/Established Clients: 30-minutes: 18+: $155; under 18: $175
• Sliding Scale Appointments: A limited number of sliding scale appointments are available for those who qualify. Sliding Scale appointments range from $105 (follow-up visit) to $210 (initial visit)
• Prescription Refills: $25 For patients who have not been seen for a follow-up appointment in the past 3 months. A prescription refill may be denied if the patient has not been seen in over 6 months by this provider.

Payment is due at the time of the appointment. Credit cards and checks are accepted. Receipts can be provided upon request.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please notify me when you know you need to cancel or change your appointment. 24 business hours is required for cancellations (business hours are M-F 9AM-4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays). If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged the full appointment fee (insurance will not reimburse for missed appointments). Those who repeatedly cancel late (within 24 hours) or do not show for appointments may be discharged from the practice.

Besides medication management, what other services do you provide?

• When appropriate, additional paperwork can be completed as part of treatment. Please allow 7-10 business days for such requests. Please note that disability paperwork (including short-term disability) cannot be completed by this provider.
• FMLA: $30. Individuals requesting these services will need both an initial evaluation and a follow-up appointment before the forms are completed.
• School, field trip and camp forms: $10. This refers to forms related to medication administration during school hours. Please ensure the child’s name, DOB, and allergies are listed before sending to the provider for completion.
• Emotional Support Animals: Unfortunately, I cannot complete these requests due to state regulations.
• Other forms: This list is not exhaustive. Depending on the length and input required, the fee ranges from $10-30

When do you typically see clients?

• I typically see clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This is subject to change during the summer and over holidays
• My first appointment of the day is typically at 9 AM and the last appointment of the day starts at 4 PM