Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Alaniz provides psychiatric services for individuals age 18 and up.  Minors are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Psychiatric Evaluation (First-Time Visit)    $500

Up to 60-minute introductory session, which includes establishing a treatment-plan and prescriptions (if warranted).

Follow-Up Evaluation (all subsequent visits)     $500

Up to 30-minute session to discuss treatment plan and medication management.

***Please see intake forms for complete itemized list of services and costs. 

Please complete all 6 forms (see 'Forms' page above) and have your state-issued goverment ID available at the start of the examination.  We reserve the right to cancel exam if these items are not present.  Under no circumstances with Dr Alaniz begin an exam without verifying ID.  

A clear scan of an ID (not a photograph of your ID) must be submitted to this office PRIOR to the start of the first exam, for those choosing an online appointment. NO EXCEPTIONS.

We require at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling of appointments. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in a fee. Due to the nature of concierge psychiatry, on rare occasions, we may require rescheduling on short notice (or conversion to a telemedicine appointment) if a patient crisis were to occur.

Dr Alaniz has the right to refuse services if reasonable accommodations are not available at the patient home or place of business to accommodate confidential examination. 

No. In-person examination (excluding at the office of Dr Alaniz) is by approval only, subject to geographic and scheduling restrictions.  

While most people will qualify for online examinations with Dr Alaniz, the clinic reserves the right to discontinue online services if in-person examination is necessary (for example, if random drug screening is necessary, etc.). 

No.  Dr Alaniz accepts only cash or credit cards. We are happy to fill out any insurance reimbursement forms (if applicable).  

A copy of your driver's license (or state ID card or passport) and social security number are required.  Please be aware that Dr Alaniz has a right to refuse accepting a person as a new patient if the ID scan is unclear or if it is determined that the SSN if falsified. SSN is required for billing purposes, in case collections is necessary.  

All clinic forms must be completed and returned to clinic PRIOR to the start of the first examination.  Incomplete forms may result in cancelleing and rescheduling appointments to a later date.  

Other than the camera, these two services must be as equivalent as possible.  

1)  For online exams, patients are REQUIRED to have measured their own vital signs (on the day of the exam), which must be given to the doctor at the start of the exam. This includes weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature. Failure to provide vitals may result in either termination of medications, cancellation of examination, and/or termination of treatment. 

2)  For online exams and in-person exams outside of the clinic, the patient is required to have an area available in which privacy from others is possible. The doctor is not responsible if such an area is not available outside of the clinic (if the walls of your home or office are too thin, for example).  

3)  Laboratory testing is NOT OPTIONAL for routine medication management.  All medications have a monitoring requirement (for example, CBC, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, etc.) that must be followed as a condition of treatment.  These tests must be performed timely, either at the lab of your choice or in-office with Dr Alaniz. Recent lab reports from another doctor may be accepted as well.  However, failure to comply with this requirement may result in termination of medications and/or termination of treatment.  

Dr Alaniz does monitor phsysical health in addition to mental health, in order to screen for potential secondary causes or contributors to mental health problems (for example, thyroid dysfunction, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.).