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Based on public Medicaid payment data.

Average Medicaid Psychiatric Evaluation Payments in La Jolla, CA: $36.00

Avg. Paid

$36.00

Range

$0.00 – $168.81

Total Claims

50,998

Providers

16

Typical Payment Range

Typical Medicaid Psychiatric Evaluation payments fall between $44.37 and $97.13 per claim (median: $73.35). The top 10% of payments exceed $130.02.

Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.

Psychiatric evaluations assess mental health conditions through clinical interviews, observation, and sometimes psychological testing.

Understanding these costs

The amounts shown are Medicaid reimbursement rates — what state Medicaid programs paid providers per claim. Medicaid typically pays well below private insurance rates and out-of-pocket prices. Use this data to compare relative costs between providers, not as a price estimate for privately insured or self-pay patients.

Providers Offering Psychiatric Evaluation in La Jolla, CA

Provider Avg. Paid Claims Patients
Claudio Marcelo Demb

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C230

$48.71 11,789 6,574
Rosa Cortizo

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C230

$7.98 9,494 4,277
Carol Seigler

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C121

$93.83 8,142 3,069
Mark Schindler

7486 La Jolla Blvd

$2.22 7,892 3,742
Trevor Olson

8813 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 2002

$25.60 5,742 2,453
Mario Luis Salguero Galland

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste B214

$12.00 3,425 1,738
Luisa B Fijman

9834 Genesee Ave Ste 427

$91.45 1,203 1,037
John Lee Otis

4150 Regents Park Row

$4.38 824 740
John Robinson Keltner

9500 Gilman Dr

$1.20 787 644
Diana Panizzon

9500 Gilman Dr

$14.98 498 322
Steve Sang -Hyun Koh

Ucsd 9500 Gilman Dr

$125.11 376 364
Alicia Burke

3252 Holiday Ct Ste 108

$43.25 350 295
Stacee Lynn Feiler-Blakey

9888 Genesee Ave

$168.81 160 160
Marieke Overman

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C121

$1.48 148 114
Trenton Eliot Moyer

3252 Holiday Ct

$0.00 102 15
Christina Faddoul-Lucero

3252 Holiday Ct Ste 209

$76.86 66 24

What to Expect: Psychiatric Evaluation

A psychiatric evaluation typically takes 45-90 minutes. The psychiatrist will ask about your symptoms, medical history, family history, and lifestyle. They may use standardized questionnaires. The evaluation may lead to a diagnosis and treatment plan, which might include medication, therapy, or a combination. Follow-up visits are usually shorter (15-30 minutes).

Cost Components

National average Medicaid payment per billing code. Individual rates vary by provider and state.

Code Description Avg. Paid Claims Providers
90837 Psychotherapy 60 min $94.87 127,195,989 96,636
90834 Psychotherapy 45 min $81.07 108,817,687 69,176
90832 Psychotherapy 30 min $54.28 65,774,815 51,093
90853 Group psychotherapy $36.01 35,579,531 19,408
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic eval $120.05 16,146,970 46,312
90833 Psychotherapy 30 min w/E&M $42.78 14,361,341 14,288
90847 Family psychotherapy w/patient $103.69 10,531,444 12,330
90792 Psychiatric eval w/med svcs $129.53 8,419,882 21,097
90846 Family psychotherapy w/o patient $95.45 3,081,240 4,241
90836 Psychotherapy 45 min w/E&M $65.71 1,356,089 2,515
90839 Crisis psychotherapy 1st 60 min $100.68 437,608 1,362
90838 Psychotherapy 60 min w/E&M $67.17 335,848 784
90840 Crisis psychotherapy addl 30 $59.84 44,895 221
90845 Psychoanalysis $6.74 13,021 38

These are national Medicaid averages for each billing code. Actual amounts vary by state, provider, and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Psychiatric Evaluation cost in La Jolla, CA?

Based on public Medicaid payment data, the average Medicaid reimbursement for Psychiatric Evaluation in La Jolla, CA is $36.00 per claim, based on 50,998 claims from 16 providers. Typical payments fall between $44.37 and $97.13. Note: Medicaid rates are typically much lower than private insurance or self-pay prices.

How many providers offer Psychiatric Evaluation in La Jolla, CA?

There are 16 Medicaid providers offering Psychiatric Evaluation related services in La Jolla, CA according to public payment data.

What is the price range for Psychiatric Evaluation in La Jolla, CA?

Medicaid reimbursement for Psychiatric Evaluation in La Jolla, CA ranges from $0.00 to $168.81 per claim, with an average of $36.00. Private insurance and self-pay costs are typically higher than these Medicaid rates.

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