Rates
90 min Initial Psychiatric Evaluation: $450
30 min follow-up visit with or without psychotherapy : $175
60 min follow up with or without psychotherapy: $300
The above fees are subject to change, however, any changes will be discussed with you in advance
Fees
Payment for charges is due in full at the time services are provided. We accept credit and debit cards as forms of payment and you will need to have a card on file by your appointment time, which can be completed through the patient portal.
No-shows: 100% of appointment fee
Cancellations fees: For cancellations with less than 24 hours notice 100% of appointment fee is required. For cancellations with less than 48 hours notice we will charge 50% of the appointment fee although we will do our best to 1) reschedule you to another same-day or sooner appointment time; or 2) fill the appointment slot with another patient. If we are able to do so, the fee will be waived.
Phone call: For phone calls lasting over 10 minutes we charge $50 per additional 10 min
Paperwork: If you ask to have paperwork completed or a letter written outside of a session a $50 fee may be assessed if the request requires more than 15 minutes to complete.
Insurance
I am enrolled as an in-network provider for most Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans of Texas.
A super bill will be made available to you through the patient portal that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits and have met your deductible.
I am not currently accepting Medicare patients.
Cancellations & Missed Appointments
As noted above, we require more than 48 hours of notice for appointment cancellations and rescheduling requests. For no-shows and cancellations with less than 24 hours notice 100% of appointment fee is required. For cancellations or rescheduling requests with less than 48 hours notice we will charge 50% of the appointment fee although we will do our best to 1) reschedule you to another same-day or sooner appointment time; or 2) fill the appointment slot with another patient. If we are able to do so, the fee will be waived.
If needing to request a change or cancellation more than 48 hours in advance, you can notify me through the patient portal.
For appointment cancellations less than 48 in advance, please call the office at 512-348-6249.
Communication
Patient Portal: The preferred contact method is through the secure messaging feature within the patient portal, which is integrated with your electronic medical record and checked throughout the day.
Phone: You may also call our office number at 512-348-6249 and leave a message. Messages are checked several times per day during business hours and messages are returned within 1 business day.
Practice Agreement & Policies
My practice policies are covered in detail on the new patient intake forms you will receive once your appointment is scheduled. Completion of these forms is required prior to your first appointment.
A notice of our privacy practices is available here
We do not, and cannot, provide emergency psychiatric services. If you are in crisis or have an emergency, you should call 911, go to your nearest ER. There is a psychiatric emergency facility located in the emergency room at the Dell Seton Medical Center at UT (1500 Red River St., Austin TX 78701).