Session Pricing & Billing Practices
Please contact us about pricing.
Accepted forms of payment, which is due at the time of our meeting, include: checks, cash and debit or credit cards. (see below)
Insurance Billing Dr. Fontana
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I accept most insurances and am on a limited number of contracts with carriers. Currently I am contracted with:
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Regence
Aetna
Cigna
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It is your responsibility to check with your insurance provider regarding your network benefits. ​
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Dr. Fontana's license is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
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Please note: I do not take Medicare/Medicaid
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Questions to ask your insurance carrier:
Is my therapist out-of-network?
Do I have an out of network benefit?
How much does my plan cover for a mental health provider?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
Does out-of-network therapy apply to my deductible? If so, what is my deductible and has it been met?
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Contact Between Sessions
For non-urgent communications, you can send your clinician an email or leave a voicemail. We will often be unavailable immediately; however, we will do our best to get back to you within 24 hours. If you are in a crisis do not call us, instead call 911, the Multnomah County Crisis hotline or call/go to an Emergency Room at a local hospital.
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Confidentiality of Communications
We use HIPAA-compliant voicemail, and phone-based therapy and Video sessions.
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Online Payments
For your convenience, we offer an online payment option. No PayPal account is needed.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS
We do not provide 24-hour crisis services. If an emergency arises, please call 911, the Multnomah County Crisis Line (503-988-4888) or call or go to any local emergency room.
Diagnosis Disclaimer
A diagnosis does not define who a person is. It is simply a description of a cluster of behaviors and symptoms, but does not explain how the came to be. It is a short hand method of communication among clinicians and should never be used as an indication of an individual's worth.