Service and Fee Transparency

Specialized Psychiatric Services

Perinatal Peds Nursing, Inc. provides tailored mental health care for:

Preconception and Fertility
Mental healthcare for those encountering challenges during preconception.

Pregnant & Postpartum Patients
Support for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders during the perinatal period.

Children & Adolescents
Care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.

Parents & Families
Support for caregivers navigating their own or their child’s mental health needs.

Adults
Support for those who value our practice model with mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Services & Fees

Perinatal Peds Nursing, Inc. provides personalized psychiatric care for pediatric, adolescent, perinatal, and adult patients. Below is an overview of our visit types, formats, and fees.

New Patient Consultation Package

$550 — Office or Telehealth
Monthly payment plan available by request

To help ease the start of care, this bundled package includes:

• One 60-minute Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

• Two 30-minute Follow-Up Appointments

• Available via office or telehealth

Payment Options

• Pay in full ($550): Charged at the first appointment (default)

• 3-month payment plan (by request): $350 at the start, then $100 per month for 2 months

Please Note

• If no plan is requested, full payment is charged on the date of the first appointment

• After completing the package, all sessions are billed at standard rates (see below)

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

$450 — 60 minutes — Office or Telehealth

Your first visit is a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation designed to:

• Build rapport and review your personal, medical, and family history

• Understand current symptoms, concerns, and stressors

• Complete a mental status exam

• Provide a formal psychiatric diagnosis (if appropriate) and treatment plan

Please Note:

• Required for all new patients

• Home and offsite visits are available with a $250 add-on fee (see Home Visit Services and Offsite Visit Services below for details, including potential travel fees)

Follow-Up Appointments

For established patients who have completed an initial evaluation

• 30 minutes — $200 — Office or Telehealth

  • Includes your treatment progress form

  • Medication and/or non-medication management

  • Mental health check-ins

  • Brief therapy support

• 60 minutes — $400 — Office or Telehealth

  • Includes everything in a standard follow-up

  • Allows extra time for comprehensive symptom review, care planning, or additional therapeutic support

Please Note:

• Home and offsite visits are available for 60-minute follow-ups with a $250 add-on fee (see Home Visit Services and Offsite Visit Services below for details, including potential travel fees)

• Not a replacement for weekly therapy — referrals available

Consultations

Optional, stand-alone visits available after your initial evaluation

Available as:

• Parent/Caregiver Consultation

  • Parent/caregiver-only session (without the child)

  • Discuss concerns, review your child’s treatment, explore behavior/development, parenting strategies, and your own emotional well-being

  • Does not use the treatment progress form

• Perinatal Consultation

  • Dedicated session to discuss mental health during pregnancy or postpartum

  • Explore medication options, plan treatment, and receive supportive guidance

  • Does not use the treatment progress form

Fees:

• 30 minutes — $200 — Office or Telehealth

• 60 minutes — $400 — Office or Telehealth

Please Note:

• Home and offsite visits are available for 60-minute consultations with a $250 add-on fee (see Home Visit Services and Offsite Visit Services below for details, including potential travel fees)

• Not a replacement for weekly therapy — referrals available

Home Visit Services

Home visits offer care in the comfort of your own environment, reducing stress and helping you or your child feel more at ease.

Available as:

• Initial Psychiatric Evaluations (60 minutes)

• 60-minute Follow-Up Appointments

• 60-minute Consultations

Fees:

• Home Visit Add-On: +$250 (for 60-minute visits only)

Travel Fees for Home Visits:

• Travel outside Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Montecito may incur a fee

• Flat rate: $200/hour of travel

• Travel fees are disclosed before scheduling and must be paid at the time of service

Please Note:

• Families (or adult patients) are responsible for ensuring the home environment is quiet, private, and distraction-free.

Offsite Visit Services

Offsite visits take place in community settings such as schools, campuses, or workplaces. This convenient option helps minimize travel time and keeps time away from school or work focused solely on care.

Available as:

• Initial Psychiatric Evaluations (60 minutes)

• 60-minute Follow-Up Appointments

• 60-minute Consultations (may include school observations, teacher meetings, or collaborative care planning)

Fees:

• Offsite Visit Add-On: +$250 (for 60-minute visits only)

Travel Fees for Offsite Visits:

• Travel outside Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Montecito may incur a fee

• Flat rate: $200/hour of travel

• Travel fees are disclosed before scheduling and must be paid at the time of service

Please Note:

• Families (or adult patients) are responsible for coordinating and obtaining any necessary approvals from the school, campus, or workplace before an offsite visit.

Documentation Requests

Additional fees may apply for:

• Letters

• Forms (school, disability, accommodations)

• Record summaries

• Prior authorizations

All documentation:

• Must have clinical justification

• Is at the provider’s discretion

• May include rush processing fees if expedited

• Requires payment before release

Insurance & Payment Policies

We are a private-pay practice.
Insurance is not accepted, but we can provide a superbill for out-of-network claims.

Payment methods accepted:

• Credit/Debit (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover)

• HSA/FSA Cards

Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)

You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate for services before care begins.

• Required for uninsured/self-pay patients

• If charges exceed the estimate by $400+, you may file a dispute

• Learn more: www.cms.gov/nosurprises

Sliding Scale & Financial Assistance

We do not currently offer sliding scale fees or financial assistance.

Cancellation & No-Show Policy

• Cancel or reschedule with 24+ hours' notice

• Late cancellations (<24 hours): $100 fee

• No-show: Full session fee charged

Legal Disclaimers

No Insurance Guarantee
We cannot guarantee out-of-network reimbursement. Please verify your benefits directly.

No Emergency Services
If you’re in crisis, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Scope of Care
We do not offer:

• Forensic evaluations

• Court-ordered assessments

• Disability determinations

Medication Policy
Controlled substances require close monitoring and may need in-person visits. Early refills or changes are not guaranteed.

Termination of Care
We may end care in accordance with our policy if there are:

• Missed appointments

• Nonadherence

• Unsafe or inappropriate behavior