Insurance Information updated
UPDATED (8/1/16) We fully participate with Carefirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Patients (PPO) are are now a Platinum Provider to include Federal (R) BCBS programs. and beginning 8/1/16, we will be taking Carefirst Blue Choice (HMO). We accept federal, (R on identification card) and Anthem PPO (not Anthem HMO). Please contact your insurance provider to determine eligibility, cost (copays and deductibles) and to confirm the provider participates with your plan. We also accept private pay patients in all locations (cash/check/credit card). Please contact us to go over current fees. This ranges from $135-$250 per therapeutic hour with intakes costing a little more. Expert testimony or legal is a separate cost and ranges up to $400 per hour including travel time with a retainer and minimums (4hr) required. Due to frequent scheduling in advance, please contact us immediately to determine availability. Expedite fees apply without advance notice to address legal issues IF the case can be scheduled.
Our hours include all days, evenings and weekends. Contact us at 703-935-0058×6 to determine the best fit for you including: provider, schedule and location. We have many options to best accommodate your needs, including Individual, Couples/Marital therapy, or Assessment. For your convenience, we also accept all major credit cards (AMEX, VISA, MC, DISCOVER) and can offer payment plans. We can also provide an invoice if you have out of network benefits to get reimbursement after paying the provider directly full fee.
Please contact your individual insurance carrier to determine eligibility and if we participate in your BCBS plans or if you have out of network benefits and are seeking to file claims through your carrier for reimbursement. We can provide the necessary paperwork needed for you to file your claim(s).
STAY TUNED: IN NEGOTIATION WITH OTHER INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO ACCEPT 1 (ONE) MORE MAJOR CARRIER. TBD
Why does your practice not take my insurance? We receive calls everyday from patients with many insurance companies we do not participate with. The simple answer is that we do NOT have an agreed upon contract with these other carries. My more difficult answer is WHY. Many of these other insurance companies are unwilling to provide realistic reimbursement consistent to the market and area. As such, the practice is unable to participate with these carriers. If they can offer competitive and comparable rates, the practice would strongly consider joining the carrier.
What can you do? We have to redirect you back to your insurance carrier for you to find an “in-network” provider which usually does not offer the availability and rapid scheduling our larger practice can offer. We apologize we are unable to schedule you as out of network member UNLESS you have out of network benefits or opt for the direct, private pay rate (cash/check/credit card). We recommend directly contacting your insurance carrier or employer to advocate for access to affordable, quality mental health care. Your carrier SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET YOU SCHEDULED WITH AN IN-NETWORK PROVIDER. If not, they will need to expand their Network and some carriers will offer you special authorization to receive care on a case by case basis. Please contact your carrier to see if this is an option.