Use of this website
The information on this website is educational and is not medical advice. Using this website, submitting a form, or booking a Fit Call does not create a physician-patient relationship. A physician-patient relationship begins only when you complete an evaluation with Dr. Batista.
Fit Call
The Fit Call is a 20-minute, non-clinical conversation to determine whether the practice is a good fit. No diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or medical advice is given. The $100 fee is applied toward a Comprehensive or Extended Evaluation booked within 30 days. The fee is waived for patients referred by a clinician.
Fees and payment
Balanced Psychiatry of New York is an out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance. Fees are paid at the time of service. Superbills are provided for patients who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement; coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed. Report preparation and records review are often not reimbursed.
Cancellations and missed appointments
Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice incur a $250 fee. Missed appointments are charged the full appointment fee.
Telehealth and location
Dr. Batista can provide care only to patients who are physically located in New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Virginia at the time of each appointment.
Text messaging terms
Program: Balanced Psychiatry of New York appointment reminders and scheduling messages. Frequency: varies with your appointments. Cost: message and data rates may apply. Help: reply HELP, or contact us at scheduling@balancedpsychiatry.com. Opt out: reply STOP at any time. You'll receive one confirmation message and no further texts. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Text messages will not include details about your diagnosis or treatment. See our Privacy Policy.
Emergencies
This practice does not provide emergency services. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Contact
Balanced Psychiatry of New York · 212.869.0515 · scheduling@balancedpsychiatry.com