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Short answer: it varies a lot depending on the type of evaluation. Typical price ranges:
- Free–$50 — brief online self-screenings or questionnaires (useful as a first step, not a diagnosis).
- $100–$500 — single telehealth appointment with a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP), or primary-care MD for an ADHD diagnostic evaluation and possible medication management (many telehealth platforms fall in this band).
- $700–$3,500+ — comprehensive psychological or neuropsychological testing (multi-hour testing, standardized measures, school/work accommodation documentation, formal report).
- $40–$250 per follow-up visit — ongoing med management or behavioral follow-ups (prices vary by clinician type and platform).
What drives cost
- Type of provider (psychiatrist or psychologist typically costs more than an NP or primary-care MD).
- Depth of the assessment (single interview vs multi-hour standardized testing).
- Location and whether you use in-network insurance.
- Whether medication management is included and if follow-ups are bundled.
Named options to consider (examples and why)
- ADHD Online — a streamlined online ADHD assessment service focused on adults/teens; usually lower-cost, fast turnaround if you want a focused remote evaluation.
- Doctor On Demand / Amwell / Teladoc — telehealth platforms that connect you to psychiatrists and can do diagnostic visits; good if you want a clinician from a larger telemedicine network and may be able to bill insurance.
- Private telepsychiatry clinics (e.g., Better-known local telepsychiatry practices or independent telepsychiatrists) — useful if you prefer continuity with a board-certified psychiatrist for diagnosis and medication management.
- Local university psychology/neuropsychology clinics or community mental health centers — often offer sliding-scale rates and thorough evaluations (good for comprehensive testing or if cost is a barrier).
- In-person neuropsychologists or clinical psychologists — best for a formal neuropsychological evaluation (necessary for accommodations or complex cases), but also the most expensive.
Insurance and cost-saving tips
- Many private insurers will cover diagnostic visits and psychological testing partially or fully if the provider is in-network—check benefits and preauthorization rules.
- Ask any telehealth service up front whether they accept your insurance and whether the quoted price is for a diagnostic visit only or includes testing/reports.
- For medication-only management, some services have lower monthly or per-visit fees than full evaluations.
- If cost is a concern, ask about sliding scale, university clinics, or community resources; some ADHD clinics offer payment plans.
Other practical points
- If you need stimulant prescriptions, ask the provider beforehand whether they will prescribe controlled stimulants remotely in your state—policies vary by provider and state.
- If you need documentation for school/work accommodations, a full psychological/neuropsych report is usually required (not just a brief tele-visit).
If you’d like, tell me: 1) where you live (U.S. state or country), 2) whether this is for an adult or child, and 3) whether you want insurance-covered options — I can look up likely platforms/providers and give more targeted cost estimates.