Insurance & Pricing · Columbus, OH

Refer a patient. We'll handle the rest.

We provide interventional psychiatry treatment options to patients with depression, anxious depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder who may not be improving with oral medication and/or therapy alone. Patients remain under the care of their current treating provider; we serve as a trusted clinical partner and specialty treatment resource for TMS, Spravato (esketamine), and IV ketamine.

Four ways to refer

Whichever way works for your practice.

Pick the channel that fits your workflow. Our intake team follows up on every referral promptly.

Online form
Fastest route. HIPAA-compliant. Most providers' preferred method.
Start a referral →
Direct phone line
For urgent referrals or to discuss a complex case before sending.
(614) 933-4200 →
Fax
Send a completed referral form on your letterhead. We confirm receipt the same day.
614-407-7622
Patient self-referral
Patients can also start the process directly. No formal referral needed for most services.
Patient contact form →

Send a referral

Two minutes. We take it from there.

Patient information stays HIPAA-secure. Our intake team will follow up to complete the process.

After you refer

What happens after you refer.

Once your referral is sent, here's the path your patient takes.

1

Our intake team contacts the patient

Once your referral arrives, intake reaches out to the patient to begin the process.

We review insurance and treatment eligibility

Coverage is verified and clinical eligibility is reviewed before anything is scheduled.

The patient is scheduled for consultation

If treatment is appropriate, the patient is scheduled for an initial consultation.

Our clinical team determines the right pathway

Board Certified Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners determine whether TMS, Spravato, IV ketamine, or another care pathway may be appropriate.

We communicate updates back to you

With patient authorization, treatment updates, progress, and recommendations are sent back to the referring provider.

The patient remains connected to their existing care team

Patients continue with their current psychiatrist, therapist, or primary care provider for ongoing medication management, therapy, and general psychiatric care.

Insurance & authorization support

We do the heavy lifting on insurance.

We work with most major commercial insurance plans and government subsidized plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and VA-related coverage. Coverage varies based on treatment type, diagnosis, prior treatment history, payer policy, and individual plan benefits.


Our team helps patients understand their insurance coverage, prior authorization requirements, estimated out-of-pocket costs, and next steps before treatment begins. We manage the majority of the paperwork and insurance navigation so patients and referring providers can move through the process with clarity and confidence.

Since 2017

Treating Ohio patients

65+

Five-star Google reviews

Response

To every referral received

MD-led

 Board-certified psychiatrist

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What we offer. Who we treat.

Before referring, a snapshot of services and conditions where Optimum has the clearest evidence base and treatment pathways.

Major depressive disorder First-line interventional options
Standard TMS Accelerated TMS Spravato
Treatment-resistant depression Two or more failed antidepressant trials
Spravato Standard TMS Accelerated TMS IV Ketamine
Obsessive-compulsive disorder Separately FDA-cleared protocol
Deep TMS for OCD
Adolescent depression Ages 15–21, FDA-cleared Nov 2025
TMS for Teens
Anxiety alongside depression Anxious depression — FDA-cleared 2022
Standard TMS
PTSD and trauma Off-label, growing evidence base
Spravato IV Ketamine
Postpartum depression Coordinated with OB-GYN and pediatrician
Standard TMS Spravato

Also offered: BrainAge Scans (wellness, $50)  ·  Clinical research participation: BrainsWay AUD study

Frequently asked

For referring providers

  • What makes a patient a good candidate for Optimum?

    Adults (and adolescents 15–21) with depression, treatment-resistant depression, or OCD who haven't responded adequately to standard pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Patients on stable medication who want to add an interventional option are typically good candidates too. We coordinate with your existing treatment plan rather than replacing it.

  • How quickly do you respond to referrals?

    Our intake team follows up promptly on every referral. Urgent cases — particularly active suicidality — should be flagged on the referral form so we can prioritize accordingly.

  • How do I know which treatment is right for me?

    That's what the initial consultation is for. Dr. Blair reviews your history, what you've tried, what's worked partially, what hasn't, and what the most likely-to-help next step is. We don't push you toward our most profitable service - we recommend based on the evidence and your specific situation.

  • Do you accept Medicare and Medicaid?

    Yes. We're in-network with Medicare and Ohio Medicaid for FDA-cleared treatments (TMS, Spravato). IV ketamine is cash-pay only, as it's an off-label indication not covered by any major payer. We verify benefits and provide a written cost estimate before treatment begins.

  • How do you communicate progress back to my practice?

    With patient authorization, we send treatment updates, progress, and recommendations back to the referring provider. Communication includes initial consultation outcomes, mid-treatment updates where relevant, and end-of-treatment summaries with the clinical team's recommendations for ongoing care. We can send via fax, secure email, or your preferred communication channel.



  • Does Optimum accept my insurance?

    We're in-network with most major commercial plans, Medicare, and Ohio Medicaid for FDA-cleared treatments. Coverage depends on your specific plan, the treatment, and medical necessity criteria. We verify benefits and provide a written estimate before treatment starts. IV ketamine is cash-pay.

  • Can you handle complex cases - comorbidities, polypharmacy?

    Yes. Our clinical team of Board Certified Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners specializes in patients who haven't responded to first-line treatment. Common comorbidities (anxiety, OCD, PTSD, substance use) and polypharmacy are factored into treatment planning. We coordinate with your practice and any other prescribers on the patient's team.

  • Are there patients you can't treat?

    Yes - and we'll tell you directly if a patient isn't a fit. Active suicidal crisis requiring inpatient stabilization, severe psychosis, active substance dependence requiring detox, certain metallic implants for TMS, and pregnancy (for some services) are common exclusions. If we can't treat, we'll help direct the patient to the right next setting.

  • Do patients need a formal referral letter?

    Not for most services. Insurance prior authorization typically requires documentation of prior medication trials, but that can come from records sent separately or pulled from prior pharmacy claims. A formal referral letter speeds the process but isn't required.

Ready to send a patient our way?

HIPAA-secure form. Prompt follow-up from our intake team. With patient authorization, we'll keep you informed at every step.