Practice Policies
Below you will find information and frequently asked questions about our practice policies including services and fees, appointments, contact information and insurance information.
Services & Fees
We expect to be able to schedule your initial evaluation within several days of your initial telephone call as this is when you are suffering the most.
Introductory phone consultation: Free (Call 303 578 6656 or Email office@drrichardoddy.com)
Psychiatrist Richard Oddy, MD, MA (Cantab), DABPN, FASAM: $190 Typical 30 minute Follow Up.
Full diagnostic evaluation: This is a flat fee of $400. (this is usually a 90 minute consultation, please review the website related to this service for a clear understanding of the extensive intake process and related history paperwork).
Follow-up visits may begin with a follow-up at 3-4 weeks and may progress to every 3-6months depending on treatment stability and response.
30 minute follow up/medication management with supportive psychotherapy: $200 (this is the most commonly needed follow up visit duration). (charged at $400/hr)
Emergency calls up to 15 minutes: free (Dr. Oddy makes his cell phone available for current patients for urgent concerns between appointments).
Preparation of letters and reports/prior authorizations/after hour calls longer than 15 minutes/telephone consultations: charged at the usual hourly rate.
Appointments
Appointment Reminders:
You will receive appointment reminders via email (and text if requested) prior to your appointment.
Follow-up Appointments:
Follow-up appointments will generally be scheduled at the end of each session
Rescheduling and Missed Appointments:
If you need to reschedule any of your appointments, we request 24hrs notice to cancel appointments with any clinician, as we will not be able to use that time to reschedule a patient waiting for a visit with notice less than 24hrs.
You may contact us through the main practice phone number.
Missed appointments will be billed according to the rates for the service that was scheduled.
Contact
Contact with the office:
During regular office hours contact may be made by calling the main office telephone number 303-578-6656, or by e-mail at office@drrichardoddy.com.
Out of hours contact is in emergencies at 970.646.2505, or follow standard emergency protocol of calling 911, or going to the nearest emergency room.
Insurance
Does Dr. Oddy accept insurance?
Currently, Dr. Oddy is considered an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies. Prior to scheduling an appointment with Dr. Oddy please contact your insurance company to see what they reimburse for out-of-network providers.
If you wish to utilize insurance benefits, we will provide you with a “superbill” so that you may submit a request for reimbursement. The type of reimbursement that you are eligible for will depend on your insurance, network constraints and the nature of your deductible for services.
The providers within our practice are out of network on plans. The reasons for this are complex; basically, we can practice without restrictions on the length of sessions or the number of visits we can see you. Dr. Oddy is not restricted by very short visits and we can provide the highest standard of care this way.
Does Dr. Oddy accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Dr. Oddy welcomes you to schedule a visit but you will be responsible for the fees as above and will not be reimbursed by Medicaid or Medicare.