Most frequent questions and answers
Prospective patients often contact us to ask various questions about our practice. To save you time, we’ve listed a couple of those frequently asked questions here. Feel free to reach out if your question is not listed or you need additional clarification.
Yes! We are currently in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, Humana, and Optum. However, if you don’t have insurance and want to pay privately, we have that option.
To check how much you could expect to pay for copay, contact your insurance carrier and quote the following CPT service code pairs: both 99204 & 90836 for the initial psychiatric evaluation, and both 99214 & 90833 for follow-up appointments. Please click the link to start the insurance verification: https://practice.kareo.com/safespacehealthcare
Ages Served: 18-65+
New patients are requested to provide valid payment details when scheduling their initial evaluation. These payment details are vaulted securely by our payments processor. Your card will be charged after each appointment according to the prevailing fees schedule. In addition, in advance of each appointment, your card may be pre-authorized to ensure that your payment details are valid.
For cash-pay clients,
Rates:
$300 per hour for the initial evaluation (usually 60-90 min)
$150 / 30 mins follow-up/ Medication Consultation
$125 / 30 mins paperwork appointment
$80 / 15 mins medication management follow up
Patients can seek care at a time and place that’s convenient to them within the state of Texas. Forget about a stressful, time-consuming trip and the potential awkwardness of a psychiatrist’s waiting room. Just grab your mobile or laptop to connect with your provider.
Psychiatry is uniquely placed to take advantage of modern technology. To learn more click on the link. https://headway.co/providers/maame-s-obiri-boateng-2?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=34763
The practice treats a wide range of psychiatric concerns facing adults. Common issues include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Yes, but with two caveats. First, a definitive diagnosis of attention disorders such as ADHD may require an in-depth neuropsychological evaluation, which we do not provide, but if necessary we are able to refer you to someone who does. Second, first-line treatment of ADHD often includes stimulants, which we do not prescribe. However, certain non-stimulant medications can be indicated for ADHD treatment, and if you are open to these treatments we would be glad to see you for an evaluation.
Treatment options will be discussed in detail during your appointment. Depending on your situation, treatment may include prescribed medication. Complementary treatment may include lifestyle advice and referral for therapy, with a therapist specialized in providing a specific kind of therapy known to be effective for your condition. In addition, patient education is an integral part of the healing process. Knowledge about what ails you is often the first step to overcoming it. Your doctor will therefore take the time to educate you about the science underlying your condition.
Yes, medications will be prescribed by your doctor where clinically indicated. There is one exception to this: the practice does not prescribe controlled substances, which includes stimulants (e.g. Adderall and Ritalin), benzodiazepenes (e.g. Xanax and Klonopin), and some sleep medications (e.g. Ambien and Lunesta).
