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Spravato, the new treatment for Depression.

Spravato, is now available as a treatment option at Pediatric and Family Behavioral Health in Charlotte, NC. The introduction of this treatment in South Charlotte is set to transform the therapeutic landscape for adults grappling with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), as well as those dealing with major depressive disorder (MDD). Our South Charlotte community now has access to a promising and scientifically validated approach to tackling the significant challenges posed by these severe mental health conditions.

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About Spravato

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In what areas do your providers specialize?
    Our providers specialize in a variety of psychiatric and behavioral conditions. Please scroll down to view our "Providers that Specialize In:..." section further down on this page to see all the providers that specialize in each specific condition. Also, if you navigate to each specific provider's page, their areas of interest will be listed for your perusal. Another great way to determine which provider will be a good fit is to call an intake coordinator at 980-237-4766 ext.103. They will take you through our screening process to determine if we can provide the level of care you need and can make a recommendation as to which provider would be best suited to see you. Using our new assessment found on "Click here to get started" will expedite the new patient process.
  • What is the difference between a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, a therapist, and a psychologist?"
    A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that can conduct a psychiatric evaluation, prescribe medication, and in some cases provide psychotherapy. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are advanced practice clinicians that operate under the supervision of a psychiatrist. They too can conduct psychiatric evaluations, prescribe medication, and in some cases provide psychotherapy. Therapists can provide dedicated psychotherapy services. Psychologists can provide psychotherapy and conduct psychological evaluations. Please note that our resident psychologist is not offering psychological evaluations (neuropsychological testing, psychoeducational testing, etc.) at this time.
  • What insurance plans does your office take?
    Please note that the insurance plans we take vary by provider. To be sure what specific plan your provider is in network with, our intake coordinators will need detailed information of your insurance information. Our team will verify your insurance and provide an estimate cost of the first visit once we complete our screening process. We try to update each provider’s page with the insurance plans they take but as we are actively in the process of getting credentialed with some carriers, their pages may not include all plans with which they are in-network. When in doubt, our intake coordinator will have the most up to date information.
  • How do I go about scheduling an appointment?
    In order to give our patients the care they deserve, our patients are asked to complete a brief assessment on this website. This tool is both informative for the patient and, it also allows us to determine if we need records from the patients, or if the patient requires a higher level of care then we can provide. Review the list of insurance that are out of our network and the plans from BCBS and UHC that we are not contracted with.
  • How much should I expect the session to cost?
    Cost for each session can vary widely based on your insurance plan and specific mental health benefits. During your first call with our intake coordinator, they will ask for your insurance information so that our eligibility team can run your insurance information to estimate the cost of your session. Someone from our eligibility team will be in touch prior to your session to explain the cost of your session and collect payment. Self pay rates vary depending on the provider that you plan to see.
  • How much should I expect the therapy session to cost?
    Self pay rates are $250 for new patients seeking therapy. Follow up appointments vary depending on provider but the range is $165-250 per session. These prices only apply to non prescriber patients, our therapists. Two of our therapists are credential with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medcost. We would have to verify your plan to provide an estimate for the cost of the visit. Please call our office for more information. Our health coach rates for self pay patients is $140 per session.
  • How many providers do you have at the office?
    We have four psychiatrists, three physician assistants, six nurse practitioners, four therapists, and one psychologist for a total of eighteen providers.
  • Once I have spoken to an intake coordinator and tentatively scheduled my appointment, what do I need to do now?"
    To finalize your appointment, you will need to complete all of the new patient paperwork on the patient portal and provide prepayment for your session. Someone from our team will be in touch regarding the cost of your session and collecting prepayment. Please note, your provider will not be able to see you unless the forms have been completed and payment has been received.
  • My intake coordinator said that I need to fill out paperwork, where can I find this?"
    The paperwork is available to you on the patient portal. You should have received an email from “Insync administrator” with your login credentials. Once you log onto the portal you can see the forms are available to be filled out under the “Forms/Documents” tab. If you are having difficulty navigating our patient portal, please go to our resources page and click the grey bar that says "Click Here for Assistance with Our Patient Portal."
  • I am trying to complete the intake forms on the patient portal on my tablet or smartphone but it is not working. What should I do?
    The patient portal in general is not a very mobile friendly application and the forms specifically are not. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer whenever accessing the patient portal. If you do not have access to a desktop or laptop computer, please call the office to request an emailed PDF copy of the paperwork or to discuss other options.
  • If I am the parent or guardian of the new patient, should I be completing the paperwork for them?"
    The person signing the new patient forms must be 18 or older.If the patient is a minor, the new patient forms must be completed by a parent or guardian. If the patient is 18 or older, they will need to complete the forms. The scales are to be completed as instructed on each form. If the scale says “parent” it should be filled out by a parent, if a scale says “child” it should be filled out by the child. If the form for whatever reason doesn't specify, it is meant to be filled out by the patient.
  • What is the "Guarantor Form" and do I have to fill it out? "
    The guarantor form only needs to be filled out if someone other than the patient will be paying for their sessions that isn’t a legal parent/ guardian of a minor. If a spouse, company, friend, family member etc. is paying for sessions- the guarantor form needs to be filled out with the information of the person that will be paying. We can not accept payment from someone for sessions if the form is not signed with their information.
  • What is your cancellation/rescheduling policy for new patient appointments?
    If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please note that we require 48 hours notice. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in incurring a no-show/cancellation fee. Please also note that if we have not received the completed new patient forms and prepayment for your session by the deadline set by our intake coordinator, your session may be cancelled. Depending on when you schedule your appointment, we require everything to be received no later than one business day prior to your session or by the deadline set by the eligibility team once they have determined the cost of your session.

As we introduce Spravato to our community in South Charlotte, we understand the gravity of these mental health conditions and the toll they take on patients and their families. We consider it our mission to equip our community with effective, evidence-based treatment options. Spravato represents our commitment to innovative care, patient wellbeing, and most importantly, hope for a healthier future.


Integrating this transformative treatment option into our practice is an exciting step forward in our continual strive to provide superior mental health services. We welcome individuals who are struggling with TRD and MDD and invite them to explore the potential benefits of Spravato. Through dedication to science, innovation, and comprehensive patient care, we remain committed to enhancing mental health outcomes and quality of life for our patients in South Charlotte and beyond.

Contact Us to Get Started

Referring patients to the Spravato Program:


For Providers:

  • Send a referral at the following fax (877)-319-1017

  • Email a referral at intake@pfbhnc.com

 

For Patients:

  • Call (980)-237-4766 ext 103

  • Text us at  (980)-734-3451

  • Email us at intake@pfbhnc.com to inquire about our program

 

What insurances do we accept for Spravato treatment?

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

  • United Healthcare

  • Optum

  • UMR

  • Medcost

  • Cigna/Evernorth

  • Note that at this time we do not accept BCBS plans from the marketplace.

 

What providers can I see?

  • Shanna Mago

  • Laura Nazzaro

  • Levy Wiseman-Floyd

  • Emily Terry

  • Jeffrey Woodard

  • Dr. Javier Santos

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