Transparent fee schedule and self-pay information for Dr. Farkas's psychiatric services — in compliance with the No Surprises Act. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate before any scheduled service.
Under the No Surprises Act (effective January 2022), you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected charges for any non-emergency healthcare service — before you receive the service.
Dr. Farkas's practice is committed to full fee transparency. You will never be surprised by a bill. Insurance benefits are verified before your first appointment, and self-pay rates are published here.
What a Good Faith Estimate includes:
Expected charges for the scheduled service
Itemized list of services and associated costs
Information about your dispute rights
Provider and facility information
Your dispute rights: If your actual bill exceeds your Good Faith Estimate by more than $400, you can dispute the bill. Contact the patient dispute resolution program at cms.gov/nosurprises ↗
Request a GFE
You can request a Good Faith Estimate before any scheduled service. We provide these as standard practice.
All fees are for self-pay patients. In-network Aetna and Cigna patients pay their applicable copay/coinsurance. Contact us for current self-pay rates.
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New Patient Evaluation
60–90 minute comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Includes diagnostic assessment, history review, and collaborative treatment planning.
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Follow-Up Appointment
30–45 minute follow-up for ongoing medication management, outcome tracking, and treatment adjustment.
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Second Opinion Consultation
Comprehensive independent evaluation with written consultation summary suitable for sharing with other providers.
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Medication Review
Systematic review of current medication regimen — indication, current value, interaction analysis, and simplification recommendations.
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Insurance: Aetna
In-network. Applicable specialist copay or coinsurance after deductible. Benefits verified before your visit.
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Insurance: Cigna
In-network. Applicable specialist copay or coinsurance after deductible. Benefits verified before your visit.
For current self-pay rates, contact us at 917-267-9678 or hello@pearlbh.com. Rates are provided transparently before any service is scheduled. A Good Faith Estimate is available upon request for any scheduled service. Out-of-network patients with other insurers receive a superbill suitable for reimbursement submission.
Questions about fees or insurance?
Call or email — we verify benefits before your visit and answer billing questions transparently and quickly.
