Patient guide
FAQs & insurance
Clear answers about insurance in California, superbills, telehealth, ADHD testing and scheduling.
Insurance & superbills
Do you take insurance in California?
We do not accept insurance in California. Care is private pay, so treatment decisions and visit length stay between you and your provider.
- Itemized superbill (CPT & ICD-10 codes) after every visit
- Submit to your PPO directly or through Reimbursify
- Florida patients: ask us about network participation
Insurance & payment
Do you take insurance?
We do not accept insurance in California. Care is private pay (fee-for-service), and payment is due at each appointment.
After every visit we give you an itemized superbill that you can submit to your PPO for out-of-network reimbursement, either directly or through Reimbursify. Many PPO plans include out-of-network mental health benefits.
In Florida, please contact our office to confirm current network participation.
What is a superbill, and how does Reimbursify work?
A superbill is a detailed receipt with everything your insurer needs to process an out-of-network claim: provider NPI and license numbers, dates of service, procedure (CPT) codes and diagnosis (ICD-10) codes.
You can upload it to your insurer’s member portal, or use the Reimbursify app to photograph it and file the claim electronically in about a minute.
Why private pay?
Private pay keeps your diagnosis between you and your provider, lets us offer full-length visits, and avoids insurance denials for medications or testing you need.
Can I get a Good Faith Estimate?
Yes. Under the No Surprises Act, if you are uninsured or not using insurance you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. Ask our office when you schedule.
Telehealth & eligibility
Who can become a patient?
We see adults 18 and older who are physically located in California or Florida at the time of each appointment. Care is entirely virtual.
You’ll need a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, microphone and a stable internet connection, and the ability to use our online patient portal.
What is telepsychiatry, and is it secure?
Telepsychiatry is psychiatric care (evaluations, follow-ups and medication management) delivered by live video. You can join from home, work or anywhere private.
Our video platform and patient portal are HIPAA-compliant and encrypted, and sessions are not recorded.
How do I access the client portal?
Existing patients can view appointments, complete forms, message the office and manage billing in our AdvancedMD portal. Use the Client Portal button at the top right of every page, or go directly to the patient portal login.
Testing & treatment
How does virtual ADHD testing or autism screening work?
It starts with a diagnostic video consultation plus validated questionnaires you complete securely online.
Your provider reviews your developmental history, school or work challenges, attention, sensory patterns and mood, and rules out look-alikes such as thyroid problems or anxiety. You then receive a diagnostic summary and a personalized plan.
Can medications be prescribed through video visits?
Yes. If medication is appropriate after your evaluation, your nurse practitioner can send the prescription electronically to your local or mail-order pharmacy. Prescribing follows all state and federal telehealth rules, and regular follow-ups are required for refills.
Do you provide accommodation letters for ADHD?
Yes. After a formal ADHD evaluation and established care, we can prepare documentation for college disability offices, standardized exams (such as the GRE, MCAT or LSAT) and workplace accommodations under the ADA.
Appointments & policies
How do I become a new patient?
- Reach out. Send a request through our contact page or call (626) 600-8543.
- Complete intake. You’ll get a secure invitation to our patient portal to sign consents and complete your health questionnaire.
- Meet by video. At your appointment time, join the secure video link from the portal.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule so we can offer the time to another patient. Late cancellations and missed appointments may incur a fee.
What if I’m in crisis?
We are an outpatient practice and cannot provide emergency care. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Still have a question?
Our office team can help with scheduling, intake paperwork and telehealth questions.