Contact & Practice Information
Contact & Locations
Phone: 510.852.9322
Fax: 888.972.2231
Email: annice@dranniceormiston.com
Addresses: I have office locations in Berkeley and San Rafael.
2000 Hearst Avenue, Suite 207, Berkeley, CA 94709
1330 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 107B, San Rafael, CA 94901
Berkeley Office: San Rafael Office:
Appointments
I meet with individuals and couples at a minimum of once per week. Sessions are 45 minutes for individuals and 50 minutes for couples and held at the same time each week. This consistency is intended to help us get to know each other and to provide the opportunity to carefully explore and understand the concerns that bring you to therapy. Many people find that attending therapy more than once per week significantly increases the benefits of the process.
In our first appointment we can discuss what's going on for you and what you hope to get out of therapy. Once I have a sense of your needs, I'll share how I think therapy might help and will offer a recommendation about how we might proceed. Often this is a recommendation for once or twice weekly therapy, and sometimes includes other treatments which might be helpful.
Fees, Scheduling, & Insurance
Please contact me for current fees and availability. I am currently an in-network provider for the following insurance:
- UC Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Blue Shield)
- Stanford University Student Health Insurance (Cardinal Care MHN)
- Medicare
As an out-of-network insurance provider for other insurance plans and carriers, I can provide you with a statement of services which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. In this case, most insurance companies will reimburse you directly for treatment. If you are interested in receiving reimbursement you may want to call your insurance company and ask the following questions:
- Are out-of-network providers of mental health services covered?
- If so, what amount or percentage of sessions are covered?
- Do I have an out-of-network deductible?
- Is there a limit to the number of sessions that may be covered?
- Is pre-authorization required?
- What information do they require for reimbursement?
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Forms
Notice of Privacy Practices
Health providers are required by law to provide you with this notice, which explains privacy practices with regard to your medical information. Please review it carefully as it explains your rights and protections related to the use and disclosure of your health care information.
Release of Information
If you would like me to consult with your psychiatrist, physician, or another therapist you will need to complete this release.
Email Consent
If you would like to use email for scheduling appointments, I will ask you to fill out this consent.