An essential part of ADHD care at Circle Medical includes regular "ADHD follow-up" appointments to ensure that your care plan continues to meet your specific health needs. These frequently asked questions provide answers to
How often do I need to have an "ADHD Follow-up" appointment?
After you’ve completed the 3-visit diagnostic process, you’ll initially have "ADHD Follow-up" appointments every 2 weeks until your provider finds you are stable on your treatment plan.
Once stable, you’ll have an "ADHD Follow-up" appointment every 30 days to ensure that your current treatment plan continues to be effective and to discuss controlled substance prescription refills.
Important note: Controlled substance prescriptions, such as Adderall, Vyvanse, and Ritalin, are not guaranteed, as they are subject to your provider's clinical judgment.
Can I book an "ADHD Follow-up" appointment with any provider?
To help avoid interruptions to your care, it’s best to book with your PCP, or the provider you have been seeing consistently for ADHD treatment. If needed, you can book an "ADHD Follow-up" appointment with another provider.
If your PCP is out-of-network or unavailable, you can:
Switch providers: Book an "ADHD Follow-up" with another in-network provider and be sure to let the provider know your PCP was unavailable.
Self-pay: Continue seeing your PCP for ADHD follow-up appointments by switching to self-pay. An "ADHD Follow-up" appointment is $120 at the self-pay rate.
Important notes:
If you switch providers, your new provider will have access to your medical records, so you won't have to restart the process.
Each provider makes their own clinical decision, and your new provider may request an additional appointment before prescribing medication.
State regulations: Always double-check your state's requirements to make sure you're booking with a provider who is eligible to manage your care.
I'm a New Jersey patient. What do I need to know?
In-person appointment as part of the ADHD diagnostic process
To comply with state regulations, New Jersey's ADHD diagnostic process requires for your third appointment to be in-person.
Once you've completed your "ADHD Initial intake" and "ADHD Comprehensive health assessment" appointments, please book the "In-person ADHD Diagnosis and treatment" appointment.
In-person "ADHD Follow-up" appointments
After completing your 3-visit ADHD diagnostic process, your "ADHD Follow-up" appointments will happen primarily virtually via the mobile app or web portal.
Then, once every three months, you'll need to book an "In-person ADHD Follow-up" will need to be in-person to comply with state regulations. Learn more about navigating ADHD care in New Jersey.
Can I always be seen virtually?
Always check your state-specific requirements to learn if you need to be seen in person for medication management. Some states require in-person appointments to manage controlled substance prescriptions.
What if I haven't started ADHD treatment yet?
If you have not yet established ADHD care with Circle Medical, please book an "ADHD Initial intake" appointment to discuss your needs and begin the assessment process virtually. If you were previously diagnosed with ADHD from an external facility, you’ll need to complete our 3-visit diagnostic process before any controlled substance medications can be considered and deemed necessary by your provider.
If you have questions about our 3-visit diagnostic process for ADHD care, feel free to explore how our ADHD intake process works.