What are the practice policies and fees?
We are an out-of-network practice which does not (currently) accept insurance. Only ComPsych EAP and cash, check, Zelle, or most credit, debit, & HSA cards are currently accepted.
Sorry, Medicare & Medicaid are not accepted for session payment, but both Medicare and Medicaid will cover approved medications.
Service fees could be reimbursable to you, or applied to your deductible, by your insurer. Please contact it to determine your out-of-network insurance benefits. If asked, the out-of-network provider NPI number is 1164838348.
Free telephone consultation. A prescribing intake appointment is only $225 for 90 minutes. Routine follow-up appointment is just $75 for 30 minutes. A prescribing plus therapy sessions is $150 for 60 minutes, and extended 90 minute therapy-only is $225. Document fees and other administrative fees are variable based on the required time to complete, and are billed at $75 per hour.
Each effective (non-controlled) prescription will receive two refills. A $75 30-minute follow-up appointment is required a minimum of every three months, or more frequently if a patient is chronically or acutely symptomatic.
Rescheduled or cancelled appointments require 24-hour notice to avoid a no-show fee. First no-show is free, but is $75 per instance thereafter.
How do I schedule?
Please use the Appointments & Login link at the top of this or any page, or call (646) 875-8659, or email help@cuddy.org. Please include your full name, phone number, date of birth, and email address.
How do I request refills?
Please first confirm that your current prescription bottle shows no refills, or please call the pharmacy to find out. If no refills, then please call (646) 875-8659 or email help@cuddy.org. Please include your name, date of birth, medication name, and any change to which pharmacy you use. Please provide at least 48 hours notice for all refill requests, and please ensure that you do not run out of medication before the refill can be submitted to your pharmacy.
Why is a Patient Account necessary?
There are many administrative, and other tasks which need to be completed by the practice in coordination with the patient. The Patient Account enables you to 1) review, complete, sign, and upload forms, documents & results, 2) complete symptom- and diagnosis-related questionnaires, 3) manage appointments & reminders, 4) participate in telehealth sessions (in-person preferred), and 5) make payments. The patient account enables many administrative and other tasks so that session time can instead be spent on treatment.
Why is my credit card information collected and stored?
Securely storing a patient's credit card simply allows for rapid and seamless collection of approved fees. Or fees can be paid at the time of service, or by using your Patient Account. Prompt payment is much appreciated. :)
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines like Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin?
Yes, benzodiazepines can be safely prescribed for evidence-based, short-term uses. In rare cases, these medications are prescribed long-term at reasonable, safe doses at or below 2mg daily, if appropriate. Patients who are accustomed to high dosing above 2mg daily would be required to taper to lower doses, and to trial antihypertensives, or other targeted medications and supplements. Please note that benzodiazepine, or other controlled substance prescribing will require an agreement to be signed.
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