Clinical Services

No.

Peace Out Pain is out of network with insurance. We collect payment from you directly after the appointment and give you information to submit to your insurance company.

Maybe.

Insurance companies may or may not reimburse the services. We suggest that you call your insurance company to understand what they would cover for an out of network psychologist. This is best before initiating services. We would be able to help complete a pre-authorization if needed by insurance.

Yes.

Dr. Kavita has specialized expertise in pediatrics and health psychology, and due to the shortage of mental health providers, insurance companies may consider covering these appointments at in-network rates.

Call your insurance company. Ask questions. Explain why you are requesting coverage at an in-network rate (sometimes called a single case agreement).

Here are some questions that may help:

I would like in-network benefits to work with Dr. Kavita Desai Dakoji who is a health and pediatric psychologist. She has specialized fellowship training and additional trainings to work with individuals who have health concerns. This is what I need because (explain as much as you would like).

What information can I provide (to the insurance company) to demonstrate the need to meet with Dr. Kavita?

My medical provider (or medical specialist) suggested that I work with Dr. Kavita because of my medical condition (list details). Dr. Kavita has successfully worked and helped people with similar conditions.

I would like to know both the in network and out of network coverage for the following codes:

90791 – diagnostic assessment – first appointment

90837 – psychotherapy 53+ minutes – most often used

90834 – psychotherapy 38 – 52 minutes – occasionally used