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I have to get my psych eval done, but I dont think I should pay outta pocket if it's covered under my insurance. If you're in the New York City area, please give me your Psych doc's name. I can check my insurance to see if they're covered and then I can make my appointment and be another step closer to the sleeved me.

Thank you kindly!

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I had my psy eval done in manhattan. by Robert Dobrenski he charged me 80.00 UHC paid the other half his rregular fee is 160. which is actually pretty cheap

the other two on my list from my surgeon are

Patty Matz $225. and Stephanie Levey 250.

I don't know what kind of info we can post so send me a message if you want their address and #'s

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I also had to pay out of pocket for the psych eval. My surgeon had one that they used. I think she charged $120. Call your surgeon and ask if there is a perferred therapist that they used. It will make it a lot easier bc they will know what to put in the letter. Good Luck

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My surgeons office did give me names but i want to find a A psychistrist that takes empire blu cross blu shield so i will only have a copay fee vs $250

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@losetobeme - thank you i am gonna call dobrenski tomorrow. Will keep u posted.

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