Patient Resources

NEW PATIENTS: START HERE

You don’t need to know which treatment you need.

Some patients contact CNY Psychiatry specifically seeking TMS, Spravato, IV ketamine, or Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Others simply know their current treatment isn’t working well enough.

Either is an appropriate reason to contact us.

Already have a psychiatrist or therapist? You can keep them. With permission, we welcome collaboration with your treatment team.

PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION

Helpful information includes a current medication list, previous psychiatric medications and responses, relevant records, prior TMS/ketamine/Spravato/ECT information, hospitalization history when applicable, clinician contact information, insurance information, and questions you want addressed.

Don’t delay making an appointment because you don’t have everything.

INSURANCE & PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment, insurance-based care according to clinician participation and availability.

TMS, often covered for major depressive disorder when medical-necessity criteria are met; accelerated or off-label protocols may differ.

Spravato, may be covered when eligibility and medical-necessity requirements are met; staff assists with benefit verification and prior authorization.

IV Ketamine, self-pay at CNY Psychiatry and not covered by insurance.

Off-Label Treatments, insurance coverage should not be assumed for rTMS for OCD or TMS for tinnitus.

TREATMENT PREPARATION LINKS

TMS Treatment Guide Spravato Treatment Guide IV Ketamine Treatment Guide Accelerated TMS Treatment Guide

TRANSPORTATION

TMS: patients can generally drive themselves to and from conventional treatments unless another clinical circumstance makes that inappropriate.

Spravato: patients cannot drive themselves home and must follow post-treatment restrictions.

IV Ketamine: patients cannot drive themselves home and must follow clinic instructions.

FORMS & DOCUMENTS

New Patient Forms Release of Information Medication History Form TMS Treatment Guide Spravato Treatment Guide IV Ketamine Treatment Guide

FOR PATIENTS TRAVELING TO CNY PSYCHIATRY

Patients may travel to Central New York for specialty treatment, particularly accelerated TMS. Provide practical information about treatment schedule, transportation, nearby lodging, and Syracuse-area logistics without turning the practice website into a travel service.