FAQs about Our Treatments for Depression
Most frequent questions and answers
Yes, we accept Medicare and PPO Insurance for Spravato therapy, which is a ketamine nasal spray. IV ketamine is not covered by insurance. To see if you qualify, please contact our office.
Both IV Ketamine and Spravato have successfully reduced the depressive symptoms of our patients, increased their mood, energy, and motivation. Spravato may be covered by insurance and therefore reduces your cost.
Ketamine therapy (IV Ketamine and Spravato nasal spray) is a powerful and validated treatment which is helping many people who suffer from mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Ketamine works through a completely different pathway than traditional antidepressant pills and usually produces elevated mood and increased energy much sooner.
Patients suffering from depression or mood disorders may start to feel better after a few hours, however some may need multiple sessions to notice a difference. Harmful thoughts such as suicidal ideation, harm to self, and harm to others are often the first to disappear.