Mental Health Care Covered by MedCost

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Finding the right mental health care is hard enough. Trying to understand your insurance benefits shouldn't make it harder.

At the North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, we believe getting care should feel simple and supportive from the very beginning. If you have MedCost insurance, our team can help you understand your benefits, verify your coverage, and answer your questions so you can focus on what matters most—feeling better.


Mental Health Care That Fits Your Needs


Every person's mental health journey looks different. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health condition, we're here to help you find a treatment plan that works for you.


Depending on your specific MedCost plan, your benefits may include coverage for many of the services we provide.


Services That May Be Covered by MedCost


Psychiatric Evaluations


Your first appointment gives us the opportunity to understand your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. From there, we'll work together to build a personalized care plan.


Medication Management


If medication is part of your treatment, we'll monitor how you're doing, make adjustments when needed, and help you find the right balance while minimizing unwanted side effects.


Telepsychiatry


Busy schedule? Long drive? Our secure telepsychiatry appointments allow many patients to receive quality mental health care from the comfort and privacy of home.


TMS Therapy


If you've tried antidepressants without enough relief, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may be another option. This non-invasive treatment uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Many insurance plans, including some MedCost plans, provide coverage for patients who meet medical criteria.


SPRAVATO® Therapy


For adults living with treatment-resistant depression, SPRAVATO® may offer another path forward. This FDA-approved treatment is administered in our office under the supervision of our experienced clinical team.


How to Verify Your MedCost Benefits


Every insurance plan is different, so it's always a good idea to verify your benefits before beginning treatment.


Our staff can help you determine:


  • Whether your plan includes mental health benefits
  • Which services may be covered
  • Any copays, deductibles, or coinsurance you may be responsible for
  • Whether prior authorization is required for certain treatments


We know insurance terminology can be confusing, so we'll walk you through the process and answer your questions along the way.


Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need a referral?


Some MedCost plans require a referral or prior authorization for specialty mental health services, while others do not. Our team can help you determine what's required under your specific plan.


Will MedCost cover TMS or SPRAVATO®?


Coverage depends on your individual policy and whether you meet the medical criteria established by your insurance company. We'll work with you to verify eligibility before treatment begins.


What will my out-of-pocket costs be?


Your costs depend on your plan's deductible, copay, coinsurance, and covered services. We'll review your benefits with you so there are no surprises.


Can someone help me understand my insurance?


Absolutely. Our team works with insurance providers every day and is happy to help verify your MedCost benefits, explain your coverage, and guide you through the next steps.


We're Here When You're Ready


Asking for help takes courage. Whether you're reaching out for the first time or looking for new treatment options after years of searching for relief, you deserve compassionate care from a team that listens.


At the North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, we're committed to making high-quality mental health care as accessible as possible. If you have MedCost insurance, let us help you understand your benefits and explore the treatment options available to you.


Contact our team today to verify your insurance coverage and schedule your appointment. We're honored to be part of your journey toward better mental health.

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Ketamine Treatment AND Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

These two treatments have risen to show their effectiveness over recent years, and literature is showing them to be among the most effective treatments for many psychiatric disorders.

Ketamine has shown itself to be particularly effective with treatment-resistant depression or TRD, post-traumatic-stress-disorder or PTSD, social anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Provided in a series of infusions, or oral or nasal spray, ketamine brings a dramatic difference the first infusion in some, but more often the change is experienced during and after the third, fourth, or fifth infusion.

TMS is a non-medication and non-invasive treatment that requires placement of a magnetic coil over the left dorsolateral prefontal cortex daily for about 20 minutes at a time. This continues daily for about 30-45 days. But you can begin to experience a real difference in 14 days. TMS can be effective in treatment resistant depression and other mood disorders.

MEET DR. RESHMI SARANGA

Leads the Ketamine Department

"I’m Dr. Reshmi Saranga, President and Owner of North Carolina Interventional Neurotherapy, and I can help you experience freedom from overwhelming emotions that make your life difficult to enjoy. My heart aches for what you go through, and I’ll show you the same compassionate and attention care I show my own family.

I’m board-certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. After initial training in India, I completed a four year residency at University of Kansas Medical Center, then completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center.

I’ve served in the capacity of Chief Resident and on the Committee on Residency and Fellowship with the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

You need a psychiatrist who has the education, experiences, and expertise to provide the very best, up-to-date, and compassionate treatment. I chose this training path to provide the most insightful care possible for my patients. I also speak three languages to serve my patients more effectively: English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Empathetic and compassionate care are an integral part of our practice, and it’s extended not only to our family and friends but to our patients, most of all.

When I’m not seeing my patients, I’m usually at home with my husband and our children or playing tennis. I love listening to music while cooking the delicious Indian dishes my family loves. My husband, Dr. Vinay Saranga, and I savor family time, and promote the significance of family for anyone."

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When I’m not seeing my patients, I’m usually at home with my husband and our children or playing tennis. I love listening to music while cooking the delicious Indian dishes my family loves. My husband, Dr. Vinay Saranga, and I savor family time, and promote the significance of family for anyone."

Learn About Vinay Saranga, M.D., DFAACAP

Leads the TMS Department

Dr. Saranga studied basic sciences from 1998 to 2002 at the Medical Universities of Debrecen in Hungary, and Lublin, Poland. He then followed with Clinical Rotations at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.


In 2009, he completed his psychiatry residency at Wright State University at Boonshoft School of Medicine, in Dayton, Ohio.


Then, during the first six months of 2009, he served as visiting psychiatry resident in the PGY-IV program, which included a research elective in CAP clinics in Kansas City, KS. He followed this with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, also in Kansas City. After completing this fellowship in 2011, he took a teaching position as Assistant Clinical Professor there for a year.


After 14 years of preparation, Dr. Saranga opened his private practice in 2012, and has served as Medical Director for Easter Seals since 2015.

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  • 1998-2002 Medical Universities of Debrecen
  • 2009 Psychiatry Residency at Wright State University
  • 2011 Asst. Clinical Professor; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • 2012 Started His Own Private Practice
  • 2015-Present: Medical Director for Easter Seals

WHY OPEN THE NC INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED NEUROHEALTH?

As Dr. Saranga worked 10 years as a psychiatrist with his patients, he’s been distressed by the
percentage of them who did not respond to traditional antidepressants and anxiolytics. He
researched and scrutinized to find treatments that would bring relief to that segment of his
practice. His determination to find help for these patients eventually led to his opening: North Carolina Institute of Advanced Neurohealth


We’re here to help you determine what you need to feel better and find relief from
your symptoms. Call us at (800) 732-9822