How do I become an established ADHD patient?
To become an established ADHD patient, you need to receive an ADHD diagnosis through Circle Medical. If you’re a new patient seeking ADHD care on or after June 1st, 2026, this means you’ll need to complete the 3-visit diagnostic process.
Do I need to follow the 3-visit ADHD intake process if I’m already being treated for ADHD at Circle Medical?
No. The 3-visit ADHD intake process will only apply to new patients seeking an ADHD assessment starting on or after June 1st, 2026.
If you have any questions about what your care path might look like, feel free to explore how our ADHD intake process works.
Do I need an annual physical exam to receive ADHD care or prescriptions?
No. While annual physicals may be recommended by your provider to promote ongoing comprehensive care and overall wellness, Circle Medical does not require a separate annual wellness or physical exam to begin or maintain ADHD treatment. The specific recommendations vary depending on your patient status:
New Patients (Starting on or after June 1st, 2026): You don’t need a separate annual physical exam. Your overall health and mental well-being are thoroughly evaluated directly within your standard 3-visit ADHD intake process.
Established ADHD Patients: An annual physical exam isn’t required to maintain your current prescriptions. However, we strongly recommend scheduling one annually so your provider can ensure your long-term treatment plan remains safe, effective, and compatible with your overall health needs.
Can I skip the comprehensive health assessment if I’ve already had an annual wellness exam this year?
No. If you are a new patient seeking ADHD care on or after June 1st, 2026, you cannot skip the ADHD Comprehensive health assessment. This specific appointment allows your provider to evaluate your overall health, rule out other causes of your symptoms, and assess critical factors like sleep and heart health before exploring an ADHD treatment plan.
What do I do if I started my ADHD assessment before June 1st, 2026, but have not received a diagnosis yet?
If you started being assessed for ADHD care before June 1st, 2026, but have only completed the ADHD Initial intake appointment, you must complete an annual wellness exam before moving to your treatment phase. You can fulfill this requirement in one of three ways:
Upload the full visit notes of an annual physical or wellness exam completed within the last 12 months from an external provider. Follow the steps outlined here to learn how to send or upload previous medical records to Circle Medical profile.
Book a wellness exam directly with Circle Medical.
Schedule an annual physical or wellness exam with an external provider and upload the full notes.
Once your provider reviews your annual wellness exam results, you can schedule an ADHD Follow-up appointment to establish and maintain your ADHD care plan.
Can I book all ADHD appointments together?
No. To ensure your health insurance covers your visits, Circle Medical only allows you to schedule one appointment per day. You won't be able to book more than one appointment in a day unless a previously scheduled appointment for that day was cancelled.
How much does each appointment cost at the self-pay rate?
These are the self-pay prices for each ADHD video appointment type:
$179 for the ADHD Initial intake appointment
$120 for the ADHD Comprehensive health assessment
$120 for the ADHD Diagnosis and treatment
$120 for the ADHD Follow-up appointments
For a broader understanding of our pricing please take a look at our appointment costs.
Can I do these ADHD appointments in person?
No. The ADHD Initial intake appointment, ADHD Comprehensive health assessment, and ADHD Diagnosis and treatment appointments are only offered over video. While ADHD Follow-up appointments are primarily offered over video, returning patients who established their ADHD care with us before June 1st, 2026, have the option to have this visit at our San Francisco clinic.
While the ADHD care at Circle Medical is primarily conducted over video, please check your state-specific requirements, as some states require in-person appointments to remain compliant with state regulations.
Which ADHD appointment do I book if it's been over 12 months since my last appointment?
If you're an established ADHD patient, or you started the ADHD intake process and it's been over 12 months since your last appointment, you'll need to restart your ADHD care journey by booking the ADHD Initial intake appointment.
Why do I need to restart the ADHD intake process? This ensures your provider has an up-to-date understanding of your current symptoms, any new medical conditions, and what treatments will work best for you now.
Can I book a CHA if I’m not in the ADHD intake process?
No. The comprehensive health assessment can’t be booked outside of ADHD care. This appointment type will only be visible to those who have completed the ADHD Initial intake appointment.
Instead, you may book a wellness exam to have your overall health status assessed.
Why can’t I see the ADHD follow-up appointment type?
You will only see this appointment type once you’re an established ADHD patient.
How do I book an ADHD follow-up appointment?
Once you’re an established ADHD patient (completed all three visits), you can book your ADHD follow-ups by selecting the ADHD Follow-up appointment in the Circle Medical mobile app or web portal. To do so, be sure to select ‘ADHD Follow-up’ as the appointment type.
Can I get a bridge prescription to match my previous care plan from an external facility?
No. To maintain the highest standard of safety and clinical accuracy, all new patients—including those previously diagnosed with ADHD at an external facility—must successfully complete our 3-visit diagnostic process before any controlled substance medications can be prescribed.
What is the difference between the ADHD - Comprehensive health assessment and a Wellness exam?
The ADHD Comprehensive health assessment is an appointment type specific to those seeking ADHD care. This appointment is the second mandatory step in the 3-Visit ADHD diagnostic process. In this appointment, your provider focuses on ruling out other medical causes to ensure your ADHD symptoms aren't caused by another underlying condition and to assess overall safety for potential ADHD treatment.
The Wellness exam appointment type isn’t specific to ADHD care. All primary care patients may book this appointment for preventative care. This appointment includes screening for diseases, keeping track of certain markers such as blood pressure or cholesterol levels, and supporting healthy lifestyle choices and changes.
Unsure which visit to select? Use our guide to help you identify the best appointment type for your needs.