Overview
Treatment with Ketamine at Bay Psychiatric Associates
Ketamine and the related therapeutic Spravato® (intranasal esketamine) are exciting new advancements for the treatment of depression. Ketamine is an “off-label” treatment that has been shown to be effective for the treatment of multiple mental health conditions. Spravato® is an FDA approved treatment for adults suffering from treatment-resistant depression or depression with suicidality.
Our providers are some of the first in the Bay Area to develop expertise in this modality. We are dedicated to providing effective, individualized treatment, including intravenous and intramuscular ketamine, as well as intranasal Spravato®. Contact us today to schedule a time to discuss treatment options.
Most Commonly Treated Conditions
- Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
- Major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior (MDSI)
- Bipolar Depression*
- Anxiety disorders including PTSD*
(*these conditions are not FDA-approved for treatment with Spravato®, and are therefore ineligible for usual coverage by insurance)
Get started with Ketamine treatment
- Call 833-272-4111 to complete screening and schedule a 60 minute consultation. You will be given a cost estimate based on your insurance.
- Meet with one of our psychiatrists for evaluation of mental health symptoms, co-occurring medical conditions, and discussion of treatment options.
- Schedule treatment sessions.
Cost
Many insurance plans will cover Spravato for treatment resistant depression and suicidal thinking. Many patients pay next to nothing for treatment sessions.
Ketamine is an “off-label” treatment, and therefore insurance only provides coverage for parts of the treatment sessions.
For intramuscular ketamine, a treatment is $550 without insurance, and with insurance patients often end up paying around $300.
For intravenous ketamine, a treatment is $825, and with insurance patients pay around $500 per treatment.
We work with insurance plans and some patients will pay only their standard copay when they receive ketamine. You will be given an estimate of the exact cost prior to starting treatment. We find that our willingness to work with insurance makes us one of the most cost-effective providers of ketamine in the bay area.