NC Healthy Blue Mental Health Coverage at North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth

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If you have NC Healthy Blue, you don’t have to figure out your benefits on your own.


At the North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, we help you understand your benefits, confirm your coverage, and remove as much stress from the process as possible. Our goal is simple: help you focus on getting care, not decoding insurance paperwork.


Care That Meets You Where You Are


Mental health challenges don’t look the same for everyone. Some people come in feeling weighed down by depression. Others struggle with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or mood changes that interfere with daily life.


Wherever you are starting, we take time to listen first. Then we build a care plan around your needs, your goals, and your life—not a one-size-fits-all approach.


Many NC Healthy Blue plans include behavioral health benefits that may help cover a range of services offered in our clinic.


Services That May Be Covered by NC Healthy Blue


Psychiatric Evaluations

We begin by getting a clear understanding of what you’re experiencing. That includes your symptoms, your history, and what treatments you’ve already tried. This helps us create a plan that actually fits you.


Medication Management

If medication is part of your treatment, we stay involved with you לאורך the process. We check in, track how you’re doing, and make careful adjustments when needed so your care stays effective and supportive.


Telepsychiatry Visits

Life is busy, and getting to an office isn’t always easy. With secure virtual visits, you can meet with your provider from home or another private space while still receiving consistent, personalized care.


TMS Therapy

When antidepressants haven’t brought 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. Some NC Healthy Blue plans may cover TMS when medical criteria are met.


SPRAVATO® Therapy

For adults living with treatment-resistant depression, SPRAVATO® may offer another path forward. This FDA-approved treatment is given in-office under close medical supervision, with ongoing support from our clinical team throughout care.


Understanding Your NC Healthy Blue Benefits

Insurance coverage can vary widely from plan to plan, so we always recommend verifying your benefits before starting treatment.


Our team can help you understand:


  • What mental health services your specific plan includes
  • Your copay, deductible, or coinsurance responsibilities
  • Whether prior authorization is required
  • Coverage details for advanced treatments like TMS or SPRAVATO®


We work with insurance every day, and we’re here to make the process clearer and less stressful for you.


Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need a referral for mental health services?

Some NC Healthy Blue plans require a referral or authorization before starting care, while others do not. We’ll help you check your plan so you know exactly what’s needed.


Is TMS or SPRAVATO® covered by NC Healthy Blue?

Coverage depends on your specific plan and clinical eligibility. We’ll verify your benefits and walk you through your options before treatment begins.


What will my out-of-pocket costs be?

Costs vary based on your plan. We’ll review your benefits with you so you understand any copays, deductibles, or coinsurance ahead of time.


Can your office verify my insurance?

Yes. Our team works directly with insurance providers and can quickly confirm your NC Healthy Blue benefits and explain what’s covered.


We’re Here When You’re Ready


Reaching out for help takes strength, and you don’t have to do it alone.


At the North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, we believe mental health care should feel clear, supportive, and accessible from the very first step. If you have NC Healthy Blue, we’re here to help you understand your coverage and connect you with care that fits your needs.


Contact us today to verify your benefits and schedule your appointment. We’re ready when you are.

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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