Telehealth across New York State
Psychiatric care for adults, adolescents and children
Careful evaluations, clear diagnoses and thoughtful medication management for patients of all ages, from a board-certified psychiatrist with fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry. Visits are by secure video from home, anywhere in New York.
Every new patient starts with a free 15-minute phone call with Dr. Chohan, so we can make sure the practice is the right fit before scheduling an evaluation.
- Psychiatrist
- Moneeb Chohan, DO · About
- Training
- Board-certified, General Psychiatry · Board-eligible, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Visits
- Secure video; patient must be in NY at visit time
- Payment
- Self-pay with superbills; insurance plans coming 2027
Ages 18 and up
Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and related conditions. Care is individualized, evidence-based and coordinated with your therapist and primary care physician.
Children and adolescents
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Developmentally informed evaluation and treatment for children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns and more. Parents and guardians are partners in every plan, and we work closely with pediatricians and schools.
Diagnostic evaluation
A thorough assessment of history, symptoms and goals, leading to a clear diagnosis and a written treatment plan. For younger patients, parents and guardians take part and school and developmental history are included.
Medication management
Starting, adjusting or reviewing psychiatric medication, with regular follow-ups and clear explanations of benefits and side effects.
Care coordination
Working with therapists, primary care physicians, pediatricians and schools so everyone involved in your care, or your child's care, is on the same page.
How to get started
- Free 15-minute phone consultation. Call (925) 289-3319 to speak with Dr. Chohan. We'll talk about what's going on, confirm the patient lives in New York, and make sure the practice is the right fit.
- Complete your forms in the patient portal. If we're a good fit, you'll get a portal invitation to fill out intake forms and add a card on file.
- Meet by video. Adults complete the evaluation in one visit. For patients under 18, the first visit is with parents or guardians, the second with your child.
About
Moneeb Chohan, DO
- Board-certified, General Psychiatry
- Board-eligible, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Licensed in New York
Dr. Moneeb Chohan is a board-certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry. He graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore, and pursued specialized training through a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital in New York.
Based in Western New York, he directs an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry unit in Buffalo, where he cares for young people in acute crisis and works closely with their families, schools and outpatient teams. Big Apple Psychiatry brings that experience to outpatient care. Visits are unhurried, families are part of every plan, and medication is one tool among several, never the whole answer.
Dr. Chohan is a strong advocate for culturally sensitive, individualized and evidence-based mental health care. He believes every person has a unique story and deserves compassionate, tailored treatment.
In his spare time, Dr. Chohan enjoys traveling, visiting museums, reading about history and different cultures, and trying new ethnic foods. He's always happy to discover a great dish or a hidden local spot. His curiosity and love of learning shape both his personal life and his approach to patient care.
In the media
- WIVB News 4Back to school: supporting children's mental health · TV segmentWatch
- Daytime Buffalo · WIVB News 4Self-Harm Awareness Month · TV segmentWatch
- On Target with Penny WolfgangChildren's mental health during the school year: warning signs, starting the conversation and when to seek help · Classic R&B 107.3 FM / AM 1400, Buffalo · September 2026Listen · Watch
- On Target with Penny WolfgangThe child and adolescent mental health crisis in Western New York: rising anxiety, depression and emotional distress in young people, and why asking for help is a sign of strength · Classic R&B 107.3 FM / AM 1400, Buffalo · January 2026
Services
What we treat and how
All visits are outpatient telehealth by secure video for patients physically located in New York State at the time of the visit.
Conditions we treat
Adults
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anxiety, panic and OCD
- Adult ADHD
- Bipolar spectrum conditions
- PTSD and trauma-related conditions
- Sleep problems related to mental health
Children and adolescents
- ADHD and attention problems
- Anxiety, depression and mood changes
- Behavioral problems and irritability
- Autism spectrum: co-occurring psychiatric concerns
- Follow-up care after a psychiatric hospital stay
What we offer
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Supportive therapy within medication visits
- Second opinions on diagnosis or medication
- Letters and coordination with schools and therapists
Emergency or crisis care, court-ordered evaluations, or ongoing weekly psychotherapy. We're glad to refer you to therapists and programs that do.
Fees & Insurance
Fees, insurance and receipts
Payment is due at the time of service using the card on file in your patient portal. Every paid visit produces an itemized receipt (superbill) you can submit to your insurer.
| Visit | Service code | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Phone consultationA brief call to see if we're the right fit; required before scheduling | None | Free · 15 min |
| New patient evaluation | 90792 | $400 |
| Follow-up, medication management | 99214 | $200 |
| Follow-up with supportive therapy | 99214 + 90833 | $300 |
| Letters, forms and extended callsSchool, legal or other professional contacts | None | $75 per 15 min |
| Missed visit or cancellation under 24 hours | None | Full visit fee |
Insurance
We are not yet in network with insurance plans. We're in the process of joining New York plans, including Medicaid, and expect to start accepting them in 2027. This page will list each plan as it's approved.
Until then, we are out of network. Many commercial plans reimburse part of the cost of out-of-network visits. Before your first visit, call the member number on your insurance card and ask:
- Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits?
- What is my deductible, and how much has been met?
- What percentage do you reimburse for codes 90792, 99214 and 90833?
- Is telehealth covered at the same rate?
Getting your superbill
- Log in to the patient portal and open Billing.
- Select the paid visit dates you want to submit.
- Download the itemized receipt. It lists the patient, date of service, service codes, diagnosis codes, provider NPI and tax ID, and the amount paid.
- Upload it through your insurer's website or app, or mail it with their claim form.
Under the federal No Surprises Act, if you are paying for care yourself or not using insurance, you have the right to receive a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before your visit. Ask us for one anytime.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you see patients in person?
Not at this time. All visits are by secure video. If an in-person exam is needed, we'll coordinate with your primary care physician or your child's pediatrician.
Where do I need to be during the visit?
Somewhere in New York State. New York law requires the patient to be physically in the state at the time of a telehealth visit. A private, quiet room works best.
Can you prescribe ADHD medication by telehealth?
Often yes, when it's clinically appropriate and allowed under current federal telehealth prescribing rules. We'll discuss this during the evaluation.
Is the first phone call really free?
Yes. The 15-minute phone consultation is free and doesn't commit you to anything. It's a chance to ask questions and for Dr. Chohan to make sure the practice can meet your needs before you schedule a full evaluation.
How do I cancel or reschedule?
Through the patient portal or by phone at least 24 hours ahead. Later cancellations and missed visits are charged the full visit fee.
How do I reach Dr. Chohan between visits?
Send a secure message through the patient portal for non-urgent questions and refills. Please don't send medical details by regular email or text. For anything urgent, see In an emergency.
Do you take my insurance?
Not yet. See Fees & Insurance for how out-of-network reimbursement works and our timeline for joining plans.
Contact
Start with a free 15-minute call
New patients begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation with Dr. Chohan. Call to schedule it, or email if you'd like us to call you back. Please don't include medical details in email; we'll gather those securely through the patient portal.
If you or someone in your care is in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
In an emergency
If someone is in danger right now, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress.
For immediate danger to life or safety.
Do not use portal messages, email or voicemail for urgent concerns. They are not monitored around the clock.
Privacy
Privacy policies
This page has two parts: our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we protect your health information, and our website privacy policy.
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Our responsibilities
- We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
- We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
- We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it.
- We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us in writing that we can. You may change your mind at any time by letting us know in writing.
How we use and share your health information
- Treatment. We use your information to provide care and may share it with other professionals treating you, such as your therapist, primary care physician or pharmacy.
- Payment. We use your information to bill and get paid, including preparing superbills you choose to submit to your health plan.
- Health care operations. We use your information to run our practice, improve care and contact you when necessary, such as appointment reminders.
Other ways we may share your information
We are allowed or required to share information in other ways, usually for the public good, and only when specific legal conditions are met. These include:
- When required by federal, state or local law
- To prevent or reduce a serious threat to anyone's health or safety
- Reporting suspected abuse, neglect or domestic violence, as required by law
- Public health activities, such as preventing disease and reporting adverse reactions to medications
- Health oversight activities authorized by law, such as audits and licensure
- In response to a court or administrative order, or a subpoena that meets legal requirements
- For law enforcement purposes, workers' compensation claims, or to coroners and medical examiners, as permitted by law
Uses that require your written authorization
- Most sharing of psychotherapy notes
- Marketing purposes
- Sale of your information
New York law can give some information, such as HIV-related information, additional protection. Where state law is more protective than federal law, we follow state law.
Your rights
- Get a copy of your records. You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record. We may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee.
- Ask us to correct your record. You can ask us to correct information you think is incorrect or incomplete. We may say no, but we'll tell you why in writing.
- Request confidential communications. You can ask us to contact you in a specific way or at a different address. We will say yes to all reasonable requests.
- Ask us to limit what we use or share. We are not required to agree, except that if you pay for a service in full out of pocket, you can ask us not to share that information with your health insurer.
- Get a list of those we've shared information with. You can ask for a list of certain disclosures we made in the six years before your request.
- Get a copy of this notice at any time, on paper or electronically.
- Choose someone to act for you. A parent, guardian or person with your medical power of attorney can exercise your rights. Some rights of minors depend on New York law and the type of care.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can contact our privacy officer below or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov/ocr/complaints. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Changes to this notice
We can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available on request, in the patient portal and on this website.
Contact
Privacy Officer: Moneeb Chohan, DO · Big Apple Psychiatry, PLLC · (925) 289-3319
Website privacy policy
- This website does not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels or third-party analytics that identify you.
- We do not collect health information through this website. Please don't send medical details by regular email or through any form on this site. We gather clinical information securely through the patient portal.
- The patient portal is operated by our electronic health record provider and is covered by its own privacy and security terms, as well as this practice's Notice of Privacy Practices.
- If you email us to schedule, we use your message only to respond to you.
- Questions about this policy can go to the contact listed above.