Phone: 646-960-3237
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your availability?
Specific appointment times will be determined on a case-by-case basis; in general, my availability is as follows:
Monday through Friday, 9AM through 5PM. Exceptions are made for evening or morning hours on a case-by-case, week-by-week basis.
What is the initial intake like?
Prior to the first appointment, I will reach out to schedule a brief phone consultation in which we will schedule the initial 60 minute session and follow-up 45-minute session that comprise the intake evaluation. These initial sessions are intended to help me get to know who you are as a person, and to contextualize the difficulties you are coming to treatment for within your life as a whole. There may be periods where I say little in order to provide you the space to bring yourself as you are into the treatment, but I will also provide guidance and more direct questions as they come up, understanding that this may be a strange new experience. At the end of the second evaluation session, we will discuss some initial ideas I might have about your difficulties and the kind of treatment that I recommend for you. The intake serves as a starting point for an ongoing collaborative relationship.
Do you see patients for psychotherapy, medications, or both?
The factors that lead one to seek treatment are complex, and involve biological, social, and psychological contributions. As such, I see patients for both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, often in conjunction. I see psychotherapy as my main framework for understanding and treating patients, and given my expertise as a psychiatrist, I am also comfortable prescribing medications. I treat them as an important tool for augmenting our work in psychotherapy, when indicated. I will in some cases see patients less frequently (once per month) with a greater focus on medications, though this is primarily for patients who are already in psychotherapy elsewhere.
What languages do you offer treatment in?
I offer treatment in both English and Spanish.
What are your fees?
Fees are discussed during our initial phone consultation, prior to our intake session. You will never be charged a fee that you do not agree to beforehand. Occasionally, based on availability and patient need, I may offer a sliding-scale.
Do you take insurance?
I am currently out-of-network with all insurance plans. However, you may be eligible for out-of-network coverage from your insurance company, and I can provide the necessary superbill, which can be submitted to your insurance as part of your claim for reimbursement.
What should I ask my insurance company?
Prior to our first intake session, I would strongly recommend speaking directly with your insurance company to determine eligibility for out-of-network benefits. Some questions to consider asking include:
- What are my out-of-network health benefits?
- Is there a deductible? How much is it?
- Once the deductible is met, what percentage of each visit will be covered? Is there a limit?
- What is my out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum?
- Is there a difference in coverage for telepsychiatry visits?
What information should I provide my insurance company about you?
- My practice Zip Code is 10016.
- My NPI number is 1952758609.
- Here are the CPT codes I use for treatment:
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Intake evaluation: 90792
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Follow-up visits: 99213 or 99214 (depending on level of service) + 90836
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Monthly medication visits: 99214 + 90836
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Please note for video sessions a -95 modifier would be added to each code (e.g., "99213-95 + 90836-95").
What is your cancellation policy?
Patients will be charged their full fee for no-shows or late cancellations (less than 48 hour notice) with no exceptions. Any cancellations with less than 1 week notice that are not rescheduled will also be charged. I am often able to reschedule appointments with sufficient notice, but will not reschedule if I am given less than 48 hours notice. For cancellations with greater than 1 weeks notice, all fees will be waived.