Service and Fee Transparency

Specialized Services

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

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.

Psychiatric Services

New Patient Consultation Package

To ease the start of care, we offer a bundled package that includes:

• One 60-minute psychiatric evaluation

• Two 30-minute follow-up appointments

• Available via telehealth or in-office

• Designed to reduce upfront cost without compromising care quality

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation (60 min)

A comprehensive diagnostic interview to:

• Build rapport and review history

• Understand current symptoms and concerns

• Complete a mental status exam

• Offer a preliminary diagnosis and treatment plan if appropriate

Please Note:

• Required for all new patients

• Available via home, office, or telehealth

• Home visits are encouraged, but not required

Standard Follow-Up Appointment (30 min)

Ongoing care includes:

• Symptom check-in (mood, sleep, stress, etc.)

• Medication review and adjustments

• Supportive therapy or coping strategies

• Risk assessment, if needed

• Review of school, work, and relationships

• Updated treatment goals and next steps

Please Note:

• Available via office or telehealth

Extended Follow-Up Appointment (60 min)

Offers more time for:

• In-depth discussion of symptoms

• Additional therapy or parenting support

• Comprehensive medication management

Please Note:

• Available via home, office, or telehealth

• Not a replacement for weekly therapy—referrals are available

Follow-Up Consultation (60 min)

Optional extended visits for deeper support, including:

Medication Consult
Explore risks, benefits, and options—ideal for perinatal patients.

Perinatal Consult
Focused space to discuss mental health during pregnancy or postpartum.

Parenting Consult
Guidance on behavior, development, and emotional support tools.

Please Note:

• Available via home, office, or telehealth

• Not required—these topics can also be discussed during shorter visits over time

Fees

New Patient Consultation Package (1 eval + 2 follow-ups)
$550 – Office or Telehealth

Initial Evaluation (60 min)
$450 – Office or Telehealth

Standard Follow-Up (30 min)
$200 – Office or Telehealth

Extended Follow-Up (60 min)
$400 – Office or Telehealth

Follow-Up Consultation (60 min)
$400 – Office or Telehealth

Home Visit Add-On
+$250 – For 60-minute visits only

Travel Fees for Home Visits

Travel outside Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Montecito incurs a fee.

• Flat rate: $400/hour of travel

• Disclosed before scheduling

• Must be paid at time of service

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