Insurance We Accept

We accept many insurance plans. If your plan is listed below, you can book a visit with us.

New York and government plans:

  • MetroPlus
  • Fidelis Care
  • HealthFirst
  • Medicaid (New York State)
  • Medicare

Work and private plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield

EmblemHealth and GHI (including the NYC Employees PPO plan)

MVP Health Care

NYSHIP / The Empire Plan

UnitedHealthcare (commercial plans)

1199 SEIU

Mental health care through Carelon:

Some insurance plans use a company called Carelon to manage their mental health care. We accept Carelon. If your insurance card says Carelon for mental health or behavioral health, you can book with us — this includes some Anthem plans.

Not sure if we take your plan?

Text us a photo of the front and back of your insurance card at (718) 743-0610. We will check your coverage before your visit and let you know your copay, so there are no surprises.

No insurance? You can still be seen.

  • First evaluation: $350
  • Follow-up visits: $150

New patients — how it works

  1. Book your visit — Click Request Appointment above, or text us at (718) 743-0610 and we will help you find a time.
  2. Complete your intake forms — After booking, you will get access to our secure client portal. Please complete the intake documents there before your visit, so your appointment time is spent on your care.
  3. Meet with Dr. Iftikhar — Your first visit is a thorough evaluation, in person at our Brooklyn office or by video from home. Together you will build a treatment plan that fits you.

Established patients: log in to the client portal (the Client Portal button above) to message the office, see your appointments, and complete forms.

Have a clinical issue after hours? Simply call our office. You will be transferred to our voice message service, which will page the clinician on call. We will call you back. This can save you a visit to urgent care or the emergency room while putting peace of mind, time, and money back into your hands.

Medical Services

  • Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
  • Medication management including controlled substances
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Same-day crisis appointments
  • Forms, Accommodations, Disability Application, Psychiatry Expert Witness service

Types of Therapy

  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Trauma-Focused

Telehealth Options

Evening, Early Mornings and after business hours

We create individualized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you treat?
We treat children, teens, and adults ages 4 and older.

Do you offer telehealth visits?
Yes. We offer telehealth across New York and in-person visits at our Brooklyn office, 2216 Kimball St #6M, Brooklyn, NY 11234.

How do I book an appointment?
Click Request Appointment above, or text us at (718) 743-0610 and we will help you find a time.

What happens at my first visit?
Your first visit is a thorough psychiatric evaluation. Together, you and Dr. Iftikhar will build a treatment plan that fits you.

Do you accept my insurance?
See the Insurance We Accept list above. If you are not sure, text us a photo of the front and back of your insurance card at (718) 743-0610 and we will verify your coverage before your visit.

What if I do not have insurance?
You can still be seen. A first evaluation is $350 and follow-up visits are $150.

What if I have trouble joining my video visit?
Your video visit runs through our secure client portal in your web browser — no app download is required. If you have any trouble connecting, text us at (718) 743-0610 and we will help you join or switch you to a backup video option.

Are sessions recorded?
With your consent, sessions may be audio-recorded and transcribed using secure AI tools so your clinician can prepare accurate notes. This is covered in the consent forms you review and sign before your first visit. AI tools never make clinical decisions — your clinician reviews and approves everything.

What if I have a clinical issue after hours?
Call (718) 743-0610. You will be transferred to our voice message service, which pages the clinician on call.

What should I do in a crisis?
Call 911, or call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) any time.