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Spravato is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray used specifically for adults experiencing treatment-resistant depression.
Eligibility typically includes adults who have tried two or more oral antidepressants without seeing sufficient improvement in their symptoms. A formal consultation with one of the doctors at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists is required to determine if Spravato is the right fit for you.
Eligibility typically includes adults who have tried two or more oral antidepressants without seeing sufficient improvement in their symptoms. A formal consultation with one of the doctors at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists is required to determine if Spravato is the right fit for you.
Treatments usually take place twice a week for the first month. After the initial month, treatments taper down to weekly or biweekly sessions, depending entirely on your individual progress.
You will self-administer the nasal spray at our clinic under the direct supervision of our medical staff. You will then remain in our comfortable office for a 2-hour monitoring period. Please note:Â You must have a ride home afterward. If your insurance covers transportation, our staff can assist in arranging a ride.
Yes, most major insurance providers cover Spravato, though it usually requires prior authorization. Our dedicated staff will assist you through the entire insurance approval process.
Yes, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) typically covers Spravato treatment at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists. We will work with BCBS to complete any required prior authorizations before you begin.
Yes, Suburban Psychiatric Specialists accepts Tufts Health Plan for Spravato treatment. Coverage details depend on your specific plan, and our team will help verify your benefits.
Yes, we accept commercial plans through United Health Care, UMR, and Oxford for Spravato treatment at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists. We will assist with the necessary approvals prior to your first session.
Yes, Harvard Pilgrim health insurance generally covers Spravato treatment at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists. Our clinic staff will help you navigate the prior authorization process with Harvard Pilgrim.
Yes, Suburban Psychiatric Specialists is a participating Medicare provider, and Medicare Part B typically covers Spravato for eligible patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Yes, Suburban Psychiatric Specialists accepts Commonwealth Care Alliance for Spravato treatment. We will verify your coverage and handle the necessary authorizations.
Yes, Aetna health insurance generally covers Spravato treatment at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists. Our team will work directly with Aetna to obtain prior authorization for your care.
Yes, Suburban Psychiatric Specialists accepts Cigna (managed under Evernorth for behavioral health) for Spravato treatment. We will help confirm your specific benefits before starting treatment.
Yes, Mass General Brigham (MGB) health plans are accepted for Spravato treatment at Suburban Psychiatric Specialists. Our staff will assist in securing prior authorization from MGB.
Yes, you can receive supervised Spravato (esketamine) treatments at both our Suburban Psychiatric Specialists, PC clinic locations in Norwood, MA and near Wellesley, MA. Our medical team fully supervises the 2-hour treatment session in a comfortable office setting.
To schedule a consultation for Spravato (esketamine) or advanced depression treatment in Massachusetts, call the Suburban Psychiatric Specialists, PC office at 508-206-8578 or request an appointment directly through our website.
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