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Based on public Medicaid payment data.

Average Medicaid Psychiatric Evaluation Payments in Watsonville, CA: $65.31

Avg. Paid

$65.31

Range

$0.00 – $346.72

Total Claims

105,083

Providers

26

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 Watsonville, CA

Provider Avg. Paid Claims Patients
Nathan Cohen

1430 Freedom Blvd

$0.00 15 15
Lisette Gonzalez

1430 Freedom Blvd

$0.00 19 12
Rosalba Contreras Maranon

204 E Beach St

$0.00 42 42
Rebecca Kathleen Machado

241 E Lake Ave

$78.77 43 12
Frances Eiliana Salgado-Chavez

126 Calabasas Rd

$0.00 198 137
Ute Rachel Howland

406 Main St Ste 402

$51.43 200 90
Pajaro Valley Prevention And Student Assistance

335 E Lake Ave

$303.45 256 135
Anselmi Psychology Group, Inc.

406 Main St

$87.21 266 162
Ivan D. Hernandez

1430 Freedom Blvd

$0.00 481 426
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc

398 S Green Valley Rd

$93.43 602 321
Brianna Emery-Napp

411 E Lake Ave

$88.45 635 277
Michelle R. Moses

195 Aviation Way

$50.44 645 302
Community Bridges

519 Main Street

$76.50 802 325
Encompass Community Services

585 Auto Center Dr Ste B

$309.15 954 464
Hassan S Dinakar

1430 Freedom Blvd Ste F

$11.36 998 404
Pajaro Valley Prevention And Student Assistance

411 E Lake Ave

$299.22 1,973 1,075
Tonia Heath

2716 Freedom Blvd

$0.00 2,637 2,176
Anna Luisa Carlile

204 E Beach St

$10.56 3,003 2,291
Laura Palmer De La Rosa

1430 Freedom Blvd

$0.00 3,630 2,531
Emily Solick

204 E Beach St

$0.00 4,213 3,235
South County Mental Health

1430 Freedom Blvd

$346.72 4,255 2,211
Lupe Macias

77 Aspen Way Ste 102

$76.87 4,300 1,625
Oscar Hernandez- Miranda

204 E Beach St

$0.03 4,895 3,712
Salud Para La Gente

204 East Beach Street

$54.09 13,752 11,189
County Of Santa Cruz

1430 Freedom Blvd.

$46.77 18,495 14,595
Salud Para La Gente

45 Nielson Street

$58.22 37,774 28,141

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 Watsonville, CA?

Based on public Medicaid payment data, the average Medicaid reimbursement for Psychiatric Evaluation in Watsonville, CA is $65.31 per claim, based on 105,083 claims from 26 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 Watsonville, CA?

There are 26 Medicaid providers offering Psychiatric Evaluation related services in Watsonville, CA according to public payment data.

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

Medicaid reimbursement for Psychiatric Evaluation in Watsonville, CA ranges from $0.00 to $346.72 per claim, with an average of $65.31. Private insurance and self-pay costs are typically higher than these Medicaid rates.

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