FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Refer a Patient for TMS Treatment

Partner with Mindful TMS to provide evidence-based TMS treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression and other eligible conditions across Chicagoland.

Chicago • Crystal Lake • Hinsdale • Skokie • Wheaton

PROVIDER REFERRALS

A Simple Referral Process

Mindful TMS works collaboratively with psychiatrists, primary care providers, therapists and other healthcare professionals to help appropriate patients access TMS treatment.

Questions about a referral?

Our team is happy to help with eligibility, insurance or the referral process.

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Does the Patient have a current diagnosis of Major Depression Disorder, severe (supported by a copy of the psychiatric assessment by an MD, APN or a PA)?
Have you discussed and recommended TMS as an option with your patient?
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Neuronavigation-guided TMS

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Board-certified psychiatrists

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TMS CANDIDACY

When to Consider a TMS Referral

TMS may be appropriate for adults with major depressive disorder who have not achieved adequate improvement with antidepressant treatment or have experienced difficulty tolerating medication.

Our clinical team evaluates each referred patient individually to determine whether TMS may be appropriate.

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Patients who have not achieved adequate improvement with antidepressant medication.

Medication Side Effects

Patients experiencing significant or intolerable medication side effects.

Persistent Depression Symptoms

Patients continuing to experience depressive symptoms despite treatment.

Seeking a Non-Medication Option

Appropriate patients interested in an evidence-based, non-invasive treatment option.

TMS Referral FAQs

Who can refer a patient for TMS?

Psychiatrists, primary care providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals may refer patients to Mindful TMS for evaluation. Our clinical team will assess each patient individually to determine whether TMS may be an appropriate treatment option.

Our referral form only requires basic patient and provider information, along with a few details about the patient’s diagnosis and previous antidepressant treatment. After receiving the referral, our team can contact the patient and coordinate any additional information or records needed.

Insurance coverage for TMS requires documentation of previous antidepressant treatment that did not provide adequate improvement or was not well tolerated. Requirements vary by insurance plan. Our team can review the patient’s history and insurance benefits to help determine eligibility.

Yes. Our team can verify applicable insurance benefits and review authorization requirements for TMS treatment. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the patient’s individual insurance plan and benefits.

After we receive the referral, our team will contact the patient to discuss next steps, gather any additional information needed, review insurance benefits, and coordinate an evaluation. When appropriate, we can also communicate with the referring provider to support continuity of care.

Our team aims to follow up with referred patients promptly after receiving a completed referral. Timing may vary depending on the information provided and the patient’s availability.

Mindful TMS values collaborative care. When appropriate and with the necessary patient authorization, our team can coordinate with referring providers and share relevant treatment updates to support continuity of care.

Mindful TMS provides TMS and neurocare services at locations across Illinois, including Chicago, Crystal Lake, Hinsdale, Skokie, and Wheaton. Treatment availability may vary by location.

Have a Patient Who May Benefit From TMS?

Submit a referral today and our team will help determine eligibility, verify insurance benefits and coordinate next steps.