Meet with a doctor over video about ADHD prescriptions.

Book a video ADHD assessment to start the ADHD diagnosis process. The first step is the same for patients who have a previous or existing ADHD diagnosis as well as patients who suspect they may have ADHD but have never been diagnosed.

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Dr. Nikki Tsang

Dr. Nikki Tsang

Family medicine

Qualifications

Board certified

Experience

13 years of experience

Languages

English

"I believe in providing greater access to mental health services like ADHD can only be a positive thing."
Jeanne Bird, PA-C

Jeanne Bird, PA-C

Family medicine

Qualifications

Board certified

Experience

20 years of experience

Languages

English

"I want to help people get back on track with their personal lives - ADHD can derail you in so many ways."
Jennifer Herrera, PA-C

Jennifer Herrera, PA-C

Family medicine

Qualifications

Board certified

Experience

6 years of experience

Languages

English, Spanish

"Circle Medical has allowed me to help dozens of patients, and to treat them in a clinically sound, peer-reviewed way."
Caitlin Swift, FNP-C

Caitlin Swift, FNP-C

Family medicine

Qualifications

Board certified

Experience

3 years of experience

Languages

English

"I am so excited to help new patients every day. Hearing how their work and personal lives have improved is amazing."
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In network with many PPO insurance plans

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The ADHD appointment timeline

Please take a minute to review our FAQ and make sure that you are a good candidate for treatment through our practice before you book your appointment.

1
Book an appointment online

2 min

Book an appointment online

Select your state of residence, pick a provider and time, and confirm your insurance coverage for your real-time estimated costs before you finalize your appointment.

2
Download the app and prepare for your appointment

2-3 min

Download the app and prepare for your appointment

Download the app right after you book your appointment, and you'll receive a few questionnaires to complete prior to your visit.

3
Complete your first appointment

15-30 min

Complete your first appointment

A few minutes before your scheduled appointment time, you will receive a link in the in-app chat to join the video call. Make sure that you are in an area with a strong cellular connection.


If you are a good candidate for care and an ADHD diagnosis seems likely, your provider will ask you to schedule a follow-up appointment to finalize the diagnosis and discuss your treatment plan. Again, be sure to read through the FAQ to make sure that you are a good candidate for care before booking your appointment.

4
Prepare for your second appointment

1-2 hrs after appointment

Prepare for your second appointment

After your first appointment, you will be asked to provide contact information for your previous medical practice so that we can coordinate getting your medical records faxed over.


During this time, your provider will be performing clinical checks on your medical history, so it is important to provide the most accurate information that you can to your provider.

5
Complete your second appointment and start treatment

Up to 24 hrs after appointment

Complete your second appointment and start treatment

Your provider will discuss your treatment plan with you and cover all necessary information on medication. You will discuss a follow-up treatment plan, which may include 2 week follow-ups for a new treatment dosage, or monthly follow-ups for a stable treatment dosage.


Your provider will send any prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy, and we will alert you in the app when your prescription is ready for pick-up. This can take up to 24 hours after your appointment.


Please note that some pharmacies do not have all medications in stock, so a pharmacy re-route may be needed. If this is the case, just let your care team know using the in-app chat.

6
Continue care through Circle medical

Replies within 24 hours

Continue care through Circle medical

You can manage your regular follow-ups by booking and rescheduling your appointments through the app. If you have any questions or need to contact your provider, use our in-app chat to message your care team.

What to expect

Please read through the FAQ for more information, including guidelines about who is a good fit for ADHD diagnosis and care through our practice.

Comprehensive ADHD assessment over video

Same-day or next-day appointment availability

Diagnosis in 2 appointments

If diagnosed, controlled substance prescriptions are available as an option

Providers specialized in ADHD diagnosis and treatment

Licensed psychiatrist supervisors on staff

As a primary care practice, we can treat you for many other conditions as well, streamlining your medical experience.

Your care doesn't stop at ADHD

As a fully-licensed primary care practice, we know that treating ADHD is just one piece of making someone healthy. Our 70+ providers offer annual checkups, on demand video appointments, and specialist referrals, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ADHD Treatment

What do I need to do to prepare for my first ADHD appointment? Do I need to submit medical records anywhere?

Preparing for an ADHD Intake Appointment

If you've been diagnosed with ADHD before and have your diagnosis paperwork available, you can email it to [email protected]. Be sure to use the same email address that you used to sign up when booking your appointment.

Note: This step is optional. After your first visit, we will facilitate getting your medical records from your previous provider.

If you do not have an existing diagnosis of ADHD, we are still able to perform a diagnostic assessment. You don't need to bring anything in particular to your first appointment. We use a 2 appointment process to diagnose ADHD so that our providers can learn about your medical history and symptoms from you on the first call, and then can send you requests for any specific medical history, ADHD tests/questionnaires, etc. before you have your second call.

Can I get diagnosed with ADHD/ADD through Circle?

Here at Circle Medical, we can provide ADHD diagnosis and treatment for non-complex cases, over video appointments. Our ADHD Assessment process consists of:
  • an ADHD intake appointment
  • an annual physical exam if you have not had one within the last 12 months, and
  • second ADHD appointment to complete the diagnosis process and discuss treatment options.

If medically appropriate, our providers are then able to prescribe clinically-approved ADHD treatment options.

Please note that booking and paying for a video appointment with one of our providers does not guarantee that you will be given a 'confirmed' diagnosis. We encourage you to read through this entire FAQ before booking an appointment, to ensure that our practice is a good fit for you.

Who is a good fit for ADHD/ADD treatment through Circle?

Our goal at Circle Medical is to provide accessible, integrated primary and behavioral healthcare. However, primary care has limitations, and Circle Medical may not suit everyone's behavioral health needs. Please review the information below to determine if our services align with your history.

Circle Medical may be a good fit for ADHD assessment and/or treatment if:

- You suspect mild to moderate ADHD but have not been formally diagnosed
- You were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, are not currently on medication, and are noticing impacts on your daily life
- You have an ADHD diagnosis and would like to transition your treatment to Circle Medical

As a primary care practice, Circle Medical may not be suitable for treating complex ADHD cases, such as if:

- You regularly use benzodiazepines (e.g., Klonopin, Xanax) or opioids for other treatments
- You have a complex mental health history that may require psychiatric expertise (e.g., recent hospitalizations or unstable bipolar disorder)

To find out more about Circle Medical's scope of care for mental health, you can read more in this article: Mental Health and Care Eligibility.

What states do you operate in?

To see our list of currently available states, begin booking an appointment.

You must be currently residing in the state of treatment as well as have your primary pharmacy be in that same state in order to be a patient at our practice.

Requirements for Controlled Medication Follow-ups in New Jersey

New Jersey state regulations require that patients who have been prescribed a Schedule II controlled medication, such as Vyvanse, Adderall, and Ritalin, schedule an in-person appointment with their provider.

What changes are coming for New Jersey patients who take certain medications?
New Jersey state regulations require that patients prescribed a Schedule II controlled medication, such as Vyvanse, Adderall, and Ritalin, schedule an initial in-person appointment with their provider, and every three months thereafter.

How often do patients need to schedule an in-person appointment?
After the initial visit, patients may continue seeing their provider virtually, but they must have at least one in-person appointment every three months.

Where can these in-person appointments be held?
In-person appointments will soon be available at our locations in Marlton and Short Hills. You may also choose to see your provider at our locations in NY and PA, including our NYC clinic.

How will I be notified about available in-person appointments?
Once your provider has available in-person appointments, you will be notified via email.

Will my medications be sent to NJ if I am seen in NY or PA?
Circle Medical will be able to send your prescription to a New Jersey pharmacy, as long as it's your current state of residence. The decision to fill your prescription will remain up to each individual pharmacy location and pharmacist on staff.

Are these changes applicable to all medications or only specified ones?
These requirements apply specifically to Schedule II controlled medications, such as Vyvanse, Adderall, and Ritalin. Non-controlled medications are not impacted.

What if my provider is not licensed in Philadelphia or New York, but I live near the border?
In-person appointments should be scheduled with a provider who holds a valid license in the state where the appointment is taking place. If your current provider is not licensed in a state you're closer to, you will need to be seen by a provider who is.

Are there any exceptions to these changes due to specific circumstances?
The new regulations are state-enforced, and are not at our discretion. We encourage a discussion with your provider for more clarity.

What happens if I miss an in-person appointment?
If you miss an in-person appointment, please contact the care team immediately to reschedule as your medication management may be affected.

If I have been virtually visiting my provider, can I continue to do so?
Yes, you can continue to see your provider virtually, but you must schedule at least one in-person appointment every three months as per the new regulations.

What if it's been over 3 months since I last saw my provider in person?
To comply with New Jersey state regulations, your next appointment will need to take place at one of our in-person locations.

What if my provider is not available for an in-person appointment and I'm due for one?
You must be seen in person by the provider who is prescribing your medication. If you book with a new provider due to availability issues, you must continue your care with that provider.

ADHD Providers

Am I seeing a psychiatrist through Circle?

Our ADHD providers are primary care providers (MD's/DO's, NP's, and PA's), but they are not psychiatrists themselves. They have been trained on Circle Medical's ADHD clinical guidelines, co-authored by Circle Medical's in-house psychiatrist

Although it is a commonly accepted practice for many primary care providers to refer their patients to psychiatrists for ADHD diagnosis and treatment, primary care providers are actually also able to diagnose and treat mild to moderate forms of ADHD themselves. If you have mild to moderate ADHD, you can benefit from having your ADHD managed by your primary care provider at Circle while getting access to all of the general practitioner services you would find at your normal doctor's office.

More complex cases will require psychiatrists to diagnose. We encourage you to please read through this entire FAQ to make sure our practice is a good fit for your needs before you book a medical appointment with a provider.

Do I need to book my appointment with a doctor (MD or DO), or can I book my appointment with any provider (PA-C, NP, etc)?

Some states have different regulations regarding who can see you for certain ADHD medication management:

  • In Florida, Tennessee, and Texas, ADHD care is available with a physician (MD or DO license).
  • For other states, patients can book appointments with any provider that we have available.

Our team, which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, collaborates to maintain our high standards of clinical care excellence. Our patients can anticipate this consistent quality, even when changing providers. For patients discussing ADHD symptoms for the first time, the diagnosis process typically spans two to three appointments to ensure comprehensive screening and diagnosis.

How long are the appointments?

Our providers are required to conduct:
  • An extensive medical evaluation, which includes an in-depth discussion of symptoms and goals of ADHD treatment (Appointment 1, 30 minutes).
  • An annual physical exam with Circle Medical, or proof of an annual physical exam within the past 12 months (Appointment 2, 30 minutes).
  • After your medical evaluation and annual physical, an ADHD medication may be prescribed if clinically appropriate as part of a comprehensive treatment plan at your provider's discretion (Appointment 2 or 3, 20-30 minutes).
  • Monthly follow-up appointments (via video or in-person) to monitor your symptoms, discuss medication side effects and make modifications to your care plan (Follow up appointments, 20 minutes).

Billing

What is the total cost of ADHD/ADD diagnosis and treatment?

Insured
$5 - $50 average copay* 1st appointment
$5 - $50 average copay* 2nd appointment

$10 - $120* total, with $5 - $50* monthly follow-ups once stable.

*Note: Your specific copay is dependent on your health insurance coverage. We typically see patients with copays of around $0-$50 per appointment, but this can be higher if you have a high-deductible plan and have not yet hit your deductible this year. To confirm your specific copay estimate, you can click to book an appointment and you will be asked to input your insurance information so that you can receive your cost estimate before confirming the appointment.

Our ability to estimate your costs is dependent on your healthcare insurance's database, so we do not guarantee that the estimate you see is the exact amount you will be billed. For the most accurate estimate of your per-appointment costs, we recommend calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card to ask your insurance plan what your primary care appointment costs are.

Uninsured
$179 1st appointment
$120 2nd appointment
$120 Annual Wellness Exam (if necessary)

$249 - $349 total, with $120 monthly follow-ups once stable.

Insurance

What insurance do you accept?

We contract with most PPO insurance plans. If you are a California Bay Area resident, we also work with a small number of HMO plans.

To verify if we work with your insurance, simply start booking an appointment online. You will be prompted to enter your insurance details and will receive eligibility results instantly as well as an estimate of your appointment cost prior to confirming your appointment.

Some PPO plans that we currently work with are:

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, and United Healthcare.

Plans that we cannot work with are:

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide care for patients who have Medi-Cal or Medicaid insurance. This is because we are not licensed Medi-Cal or Medicaid providers, so we are not able to provide care, even if these patients choose to pay cash instead of use their insurance. If you have Medi-Cal or Medicaid, please do not book an appointment with us, as we will be unable to provide care even if you do not enter your insurance information.

Other

Do new patients need to prepare anything for their first appointment at Circle Medical?

For a detailed breakdown of what you need for your first appointment with Circle Medical, read the article below:

How to Prepare for Your First Appointment

Why am I required to have an Annual Wellness Exam in order to receive a controlled substance as part of my treatment plan?

Circle Medical always puts the health and safety of our patients first. For this reason, we require any patient that is going to receive a controlled substance as part of their treatment plan to either undergo an Annual Wellness Exam with a Circle Medical provider, or to submit the results of one that was conducted by a primary care provider within the past 12 months. This enables us to ensure that we are minimizing any potential health risks for our patients.

What happens after I am prescribed?

After you are diagnosed, if you are prescribed medications, we will coordinate sending these prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy.

You may have a 2-week follow-up for treatment. Once your treatment plan is finalized, you will have monthly follow-up appointments to maintain treatment.

If you have questions at any time, please feel free to chat with your provider and care team via our secure app.

What type of appointment do I book if I am looking for an ADHD assessment?

All of our ADHD appointments have the same initial step: booking a video appointment. We accept patients who have had prior ADHD diagnoses as well as patients who have never been diagnosed with ADHD before. You may book your first video appointment with any of our providers to get started.

Please note that booking and completing an appointment does not guarantee that you will have a confirmed ADHD diagnosis and controlled substance prescription. Your provider has full authority to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for treatment, just like with a traditional doctor's office. Please read this FAQ in its entirety to make sure you are a good candidate for treatment through Circle Medical prior to booking your appointment.

Can I get diagnosed in my first appointment? How long does it take to have a complete diagnosis?

It takes 2-3 appointments to have a full Circle Medical medical evaluation. Our providers are required to conduct:

  • An extensive medical evaluation, which includes an in-depth discussion of symptoms and goals of treatment.
  • An annual physical exam with Circle Medical, or proof of an annual physical exam within the past 12 months.
  • After your medical evaluation and annual physical, a controlled substance medication may be prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan at your provider's discretion.
  • Monthly follow-up appointments (via video or in-person) to monitor your symptoms, discuss medication side effects and make modifications to your care plan.

Talk to a provider about ADHD today.

Provider Nikki Tsang

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