Does Baywood accept insurance? 

The Baywood Clinic does accept commercial insurance (Aetna, Cigna and Optum only) when capacity is available, though is primarily a self-pay based practice. We will additionally work with clients who have Out-of-Network benefits they opt to use. Those client remain responsible for the entire fee to Baywood and we do not interface directly with their commercial insurance on the client's behalf. If, on becoming a client at The Baywood Clinic, you wish to be reimbursed by your insurer for care delivered Out-of-Network, you will be provided by The Baywood Clinic with a superbill to attempt to be reimbursed by your insurer for Out-of-Network charges from The Baywood Clinic. Only your health insurance plan can describe benefits paid for Out-of-Network services delivered and you should contact your insurance carrier directly to discuss how Out-of-Network services are reimbursed. 

What are the appointment fees? 

Self-pay fees are as follows:

In-home/House Call In-person Appointments (Face-to-Face time: F2F):

Intake/Initial in-home consultation appointment (60-75 min F2F): $1,000
Subsequent 60-minute in-home appointment (50 min F2F): $800

Video/Telepsychiatry Appointments:

Intake/Initial video consultation appointment (60-75 min F2F):  $800

Subsequent 60-minute video appointment (50 min F2F): $500

Subsequent 45-minute video appointment (40 min F2F): $450

Subsequent 30-minute video appointment (25 min F2F): $400

What payment methods are accepted?

After an appointment has been completed, we will email you an electronic invoice via Stripe which can be paid via ACH or credit card (Visa, MC, Amex). A receipt will be sent electronically after any payment. For clients who are seeking reimbursement from their health insurance plan for Out-of-Network care, we will additionally provide a superbill with amounts paid and diagnostic codes to be remitted to your insurer. Only your health insurance plan can describe which services and how much will be reimbursed to you and you should contact your insurance carrier directly to discuss how Out-of-Network benefits.

How do I schedule an initial consultation appointment?

The first step is reaching out to our team for a complimentary consultation to see if Baywood is the right fit for the care you are seeking. You will speak directly with Dr. Vagts or Dr. Jung who will discuss in more depth what engaging with Baywood would entail. Please call (650) 200-0238 to set up a phone consultation or email intakes@baywood.clinic to start the process. If, on completing the phone consultation, you and your doctor feel confident Baywood is a good fit, we will schedule a formal initial consultation at the next available time convenient for you, in the setting of your choosing.

What can I expect from an initial consultation appointment? 

The initial consultation includes taking a comprehensive mental and physical health history and requires more time than a typical follow-up session. Your doctor will focus on obtaining the complete picture of who you are and your goals for care, will develop an individualized treatment plan including frequency and duration of sessions, will order labs as indicated, and will discuss medication options as needed. At times, due to the volume of information shared at the initial consultation, the completion of the intake will be spread across two to three appointments. 

How do I schedule a follow-up appointment?

Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled at the conclusion of each session with your doctor. Some clients prefer scheduling a set appointment time weeks or months in advance to lock-in a specific hour, while others prefer an ad hoc approach given the demands of their schedules. At Baywood, we additionally utilize Calendly appointments online where you can view any currently available appointment times and schedule directly yourself 24/7. We also make it very easy to contact your doctor directly via email with desired day or time for a follow-up appointment and we will work to fit your visit into your schedule.