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Short answer: it varies a lot. Basic online ADHD screenings are free, a telehealth evaluation typically runs about $75–$500 for the initial visit, and comprehensive testing (neuropsychological testing) can cost $1,500–$5,000. Ongoing medication visits or subscription programs usually add $50–$200+/month.
More detail and factors that change cost
- Type of clinician: primary care or nurse practitioner visits are usually cheaper; psychiatrists are more expensive.
- Depth of the assessment: a 30–60 minute clinical interview is less expensive than a multi-hour standardized test battery.
- Insurance: many insurers cover tele‑psychiatry visits (you’ll pay a copay or coinsurance); out-of-network or cash-pay costs are higher.
- Extras: questionnaires, collateral interviews, school/work records, or remote psychological testing raise the price.
- Ongoing care: many services charge for follow-ups or use subscription pricing for medication management.
Representative services (check current prices on each site)
- Done (getdone.com) — focused ADHD care and medication management delivered online; streamlined intake and follow-ups make it a good option if you want fast, ongoing med management. (Initial visit typically low-to-mid hundreds; check site for current price.)
- PlushCare (plushcare.com) — offers psychiatry visits by telehealth and accepts some insurance; useful if you want a full psychiatric evaluation with possible prescriptions. (Initial psychiatry visit typically in the low-to-mid hundreds; many plans accepted.)
- Talkiatry (talkiatry.com) — tele‑psychiatry practice that often accepts insurance; good for continuity of psychiatric care and treatment planning. (Prices vary; often covered in-network.)
- Brightside Health (brightside.com) — structured programs for ADHD/depression/anxiety with coordinated therapy and med management; good if you want an integrated treatment plan. (Subscription-style pricing; initial eval in the low hundreds typically.)
- Amwell / Teladoc — larger telehealth platforms that connect you with psychiatrists or PCPs; good if you prefer a single platform that accepts insurance. (Psychiatry visits often $150–$400+ for initial eval.)
- Local neuropsychologists / clinic — if you need a comprehensive diagnostic workup (academic center or private psychologist): expect $1,500–$5,000 for full testing.
What to ask before booking
- Is the clinician a psychiatrist, psychologist, PCP, or nurse practitioner? (Psychiatrists can prescribe controlled meds.)
- Is a formal standardized ADHD test included or available?
- Do you need to provide prior records/school evaluations?
- Is the service in-network with your insurance or cash-only?
- What are follow-up costs and prescription fees?
If you tell me your country/insurance status and whether you want just a diagnosis or ongoing medication management, I can recommend 1–2 options that fit your needs.