Dr. De Luca and associates have adopted the concierge model as an enhanced form of patient-focused treatment. All associate providers are out-of-network for all insurance carriers. We operate a fee-for-service psychiatric practice for people who value the highest quality of medicine.
The concierge model unleashes our practice from insurance company reimbursements. In an effort to make our practice even more accessible to a wider range of patients, unlike some Medical Concierge models, we do not require an annual membership fee.
Reliance on Insurance versus a Patient-Focused Care Model
When practitioners rely on insurance reimbursement, there can be obstructions to accurately diagnosing certain conditions, along with constraints on prescribing the most effective treatment plans. Rather than putting the quality of care to the reimbursement process, we focus on matching the duration and frequency of appointments to patient needs.
Moving Away from a Reliance on Insurers for Determining Psychiatric Treatment. There are several important benefits to receiving treatment at a concierge-style practice that patients should be aware of. By eliminating membership fees, patients only pay for the treatment they receive. Our practice model also allows us to schedule appointments for as long as they need to be, and for our patients to schedule appointments as often as they are required. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of being a concierge practice is that we have the freedom to provide accurate diagnoses and comprehensive treatment plans that are entirely patient-focused.
It is important to note that medications and treatments prescribed by us can still be covered by insurance, but that our practice has been set up for us to deal with patient payments directly on a check or cash basis. For patients who are eligible to receive out-of-network reimbursement, we can provide the necessary forms for them to submit to your insurance company with all the necessary information. Insurances that include out-of-network benefits often reimburse 20-90% of fees.
CURRENT FEES;
Dr. Mark DeLuca, MD
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90-minute initial evaluation: $750
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60-minute medication management and supportive therapy: $500
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30-minute medication management and supportive therapy: $250
Forensic / court evaluations are offered at a fixed rate of $800/ hr for all services. A retainer of 4 hours is initially taken.
Dane Santoro, PA-C (Physician Assistant)
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90-minute initial evaluation: $562.50
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60-minute medication management and supportive therapy: $375
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30-minute medication management and supportive therapy: $187.50
Other Services:
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: $300/session
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Home Sleep Study: $600
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Soberlink 500/ month
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Vivitrol Injections $750
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Phlebotomy- In Office: $100
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Electrocardiogram (EKG): $100
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Phlebotomy- House Call: $150
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Case Management: $50/hr
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Clozapine (Brand Names): Clozaril – Athelas monitoring: $25 (in office blood monitoring)
