TMS THERAPY SERVICES

TMS IS FDA-APPROVED AND IS THE FUTURE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Each insurance plan has their own coverage guidelines for TMS therapy. The list below is the basic criteria that must be met for most insurance plans for the treatment of depression:

• Over the age of 18
• Have a diagnosis of depression (treatment resistant)
• Have tried 2-4 antidepressants with no benefit 
• Have tried some form of therapy with no benefit

While TMS is used to treat a number of conditions, insurance typically only covers TMS treatment for the diagnosis of depression. In rare cases, based on medical necessity, the insurance may cover TMS for other conditions.

At CNY TMS Psychiatry, Dr's Stepkovitch and staff will work with you to develop a treatment protocol that is best suited for your condition and circumstance. Standard TMS therapy is a 19-minute treatment session, Monday through Friday for 4-6 weeks, followed by six treatment sessions tapered over a 3-week period (for a total of up to 36 treatment sessions).

For those patients who find it difficult to attend treatment for several weeks, the FDA also approved an accelerated treatment protocol where patients can gain the same benefit as the standard treatment in just a few days as opposed to weeks.

Our doctors will work with you to determine the best treatment option for your condition. In addition to treating depression, TMS is used to treat stubborn, medication-resistant conditions, such as ADHD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.