Fees & policies
Private psychiatry fees and payment information.
Sattva Psychiatry is a private, cash-pay and out-of-network telepsychiatry practice for adults in New York, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
Fees are listed before scheduling so patients can decide whether the model fits before beginning treatment. Payment is due at the time of service. Sattva Psychiatry does not bill insurance directly. Superbills may be provided for patients who wish to submit claims for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Fee schedule
Appointment fees.
Fees reflect physician evaluation, medication decision-making, documentation, treatment planning, and follow-up work connected to the visit.
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Initial evaluation for adults seeking diagnostic assessment, medication strategy, prior-treatment review, or psychiatric treatment planning.
Follow-up psychiatric treatment
Follow-up visits for medication management, treatment response, side effects, symptom course, and plan revision.
Extended follow-up visit
Longer follow-up visit when more time is needed to review medication response, side effects, new symptoms, treatment uncertainty, or a more substantial change in the plan.
Planning ahead
What reimbursement could change per visit.
Patients pay the full fee at the time of service. Some patients with out-of-network benefits may later receive partial reimbursement from their insurance plan.
| Visit type | Paid at visit | 50% example | 80% example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation | $425 | $212.50 | $85 |
| Follow-up psychiatric treatment | $275 | $137.50 | $55 |
| Extended follow-up visit | $375 | $187.50 | $75 |
These examples are for illustration only. Reimbursement is determined by the patient’s insurance plan and may be lower, unavailable, subject to deductible, or based on an allowed amount that differs from the practice fee.
Many patients need closer follow-up early in treatment while symptoms, medication response, and side effects are being monitored. As symptoms stabilize and the medication plan becomes clearer, follow-up visits are often spaced farther apart. Some stable patients are seen about every three months.
What the fee supports
The clinical work behind the visit.
The fee supports time for psychiatric evaluation, medication strategy, documentation, treatment planning, and revision of the plan as new information emerges.
The appointment is only one part of psychiatric treatment.
Clinical work may include preparation when indicated, review of relevant history, medication decision-making, symptom tracking, side-effect review, safety assessment, and treatment planning.
For an initial psychiatric evaluation, the fee supports diagnostic assessment, review of symptoms and relevant history, formulation of the treatment target, medication discussion when appropriate, and a plan for next steps.
For follow-up psychiatric treatment, the fee supports review of treatment response, side effects, adherence, symptom course, safety concerns, medication adjustments, and revision of the plan as needed.
Superbills & reimbursement
Out-of-network reimbursement may be possible for some patients.
Sattva Psychiatry does not bill insurance directly. Patients with PPO or out-of-network benefits may submit superbills to their insurance plan for possible reimbursement.
Understanding possible reimbursement
A superbill is a detailed receipt that may include diagnosis codes, service codes, fees paid, and provider information. Patients may submit this documentation to their insurance plan if they want to request out-of-network reimbursement.
Some plans reimburse a portion of out-of-network psychiatric treatment after the deductible is met. Reimbursement depends on the patient’s benefits, deductible, allowed amount, claim processing, and coverage rules.
Patients may also submit a benefits verification request through Reimbursify to estimate whether their plan may include out-of-network benefits for psychiatric treatment.
Superbills and cost examples are not a promise of reimbursement. Actual reimbursement may be lower, unavailable, subject to deductible, or based on the insurer’s allowed amount rather than the full fee. Final coverage decisions, allowed amounts, deductible application, claim approval, denials, and payment amounts are determined by the insurance plan. Sattva Psychiatry does not bill insurance directly or manage claims, denials, appeals, or insurer communications.
Practice policies
Financial and administrative policies.
These policies help keep the private-pay structure transparent before treatment begins.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of service. A valid payment method is required before appointments are finalized.
Insurance
Sattva Psychiatry is cash-pay and out-of-network. Patients are responsible for any insurance claim submission.
Superbills
A superbill may be provided for patients who wish to submit a claim for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Cancellations and missed visits
Missed appointments and late cancellations may be charged according to the practice cancellation policy.
Good Faith Estimate
Patients may request a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before beginning treatment.
Records and documentation
Clinical documentation is maintained as part of treatment. Requests for records are handled according to applicable privacy and practice policies.
Begin here
Review the model before requesting treatment.
Start here if you have reviewed the fees, understand the out-of-network structure, and are seeking psychiatric evaluation, medication treatment, or clearer treatment direction.
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