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Infusion Details

Thrive IV offers the most cost-effective advanced and innovative Board Certified Emergency Physician administered Ketamine therapies in New England.

"We focus on providing the best possible evidence-based medicine for the benefit of our patients at the best possible prices."

At Thrive IV our goal is to provide an environment so you are comfortable, relaxed and well taken care of. At your appointment we want to focus on you, the medication infusions and your recovery.

Thrive IV offers physician-administered ketamine infusions in several formats so treatment can be matched to each condition: one-hour infusions for some pain conditions, intramuscular injections, and maintenance boosters. Every appointment includes a check-in with Dr. Pellegrino and continuous cardiac and vital-sign monitoring as needed. Infusions typically begin around 0.5 mg/kg/hr and are adjusted to your response.

One-hour Low-dose
Infusions

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  • For psychiatric symptoms and some pain conditions.
  • Includes check-in with the Doctor at each appointment.
  • 40 minutes of active infusion and direct cardiac and vital sign monitoring as needed.
  • 20 minutes of active recovery, approximately.
  • Patients typically spend 1.5 hours in the office.
  • Low-dose infusions typically start around 0.5 mg/kg/hr of ketamine and are adjusted to appropriate response of the patient.
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One-hour High-dose
Infusions

  • For some pain conditions. Not all patients require this dosing for infusions.
  • Includes check-in with the Doctor at each appointment.
  • 40-60 minutes of active infusion and direct cardiac and vital sign monitoring as needed.
  • Ketamine infusion dosing will be assessed based on individual patient needs.
  • 40 minutes of active recovery, approximately.
  • Patients typically spend 1.5 to 2 hours in the office.
  • High-Dose infusions are adjusted to appropriate response of the patient.
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Four-hour Low-dose
Infusions

  • For some pain conditions.
  • Includes check-in with the Doctor at each appointment.
  • 4 hours of active infusion and direct cardiac and vital sign monitoring as needed.
  • 2 hours of active recovery, approximately.
  • Patients spend up to 6 or 7 hours in the office.
  • Low-Dose infusions are adjusted to appropriate response of the patient.
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Four-hour High-dose
Infusions

  • For some pain conditions.
  • Includes check-in with the Doctor at each appointment.
  • 4 hours of active infusion and direct cardiac and vital sign monitoring as needed
  • 2 hours of active recovery, approximately
  • Patients spend up to 6 or 7 hours in the office.
  • High-Dose infusions are adjusted to appropriate response of the patient.
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Intramuscular
Injection

  • For psychiatric and some pain maintenance programs.
  • Includes check-in with the Doctor at each appointment.
  • Duration will vary and often a way to receive Ketamine after initial IV infusion protocol completed for some patients.
  • Patients typically spend 1 to 1.5 hours in the office.
  • Injections are adjusted to the patient.
     
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Booster/Maintenance
Therapy

  • Boosters are administered either IM or IV at average intervals of 1-3 months, sometimes longer.
  • Oral/Troches may be prescribed on an individual basis for established patients.
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Other treatment dosing and durations may be appropriate and add on Vitamin and Nutritional Infusions are additional. The most appropriate course of treatments will be different for each patient.

We collaborate with patients towards the best possible treatments – we strive to maximize the duration and quality of results through appropriate dosing, adjunctive medications as appropriate (Ketorolac, Zofran, Decadron, etc) and maintain direct communication with your Psychiatrist, Pain Doctor and Therapists. We are always re-evaluating the treatment plan and frequency that makes the best sense for your specific diagnosis.

Ketamine Therapy Pricing

Mood treatments (depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD) are scheduled as a series of six sessions over three weeks, at $500 per session. Pain infusions are scheduled in four-to-six-hour blocks and begin at $1,000-$1,500, with one to four or more sessions depending on the condition. Most insurance does not cover ketamine for mood or pain disorders, but Thrive IV provides a “super bill” you can submit to your insurer. Payment is due in full at the time of booking; 0% financing over 12-14 months is available through the Advance Care Card.

How much does ketamine therapy cost at Thrive IV? Mood-treatment sessions are $500 each, with a typical starting series of six sessions; pain infusions begin at $1,000-$1,500 per session (2-4 hour infusion plus recovery time).

Does insurance cover ketamine infusions? Most insurance does not cover ketamine for mood or pain disorders, but Thrive IV provides a super bill to submit to your insurer, and 0% financing is available through the Advance Care Card.

How is the dose decided? Dosing is weight-based and individualized; typically start around 0.5 mg/kg/hr for Mood and 1mg/kg for Pain treatments and are then adjusted to your response by the physician.

Payment Information

Currently, most insurance does not pay for ketamine treatment for mood/pain disorders. We are happy to provide you with a “super bill” that you can submit to your individual insurance carrier after treatment. Most mood disorders require a set of at least 6 infusions over a 2-3 week period. Pain infusions are typically scheduled in 4-6 hour time blocks. Our scheduling requires that these appointments be booked at one time to ensure you get the best benefits from appropriate spacing of appointments. In order to hold these 2-6 hour appointments in our calendar, we require payment in full at the time of booking.

Payment Methods Accepted

  • - VISA
  • - Mastercard
  • - American Express
  • - Discover
  • - HSA, FSA, HRA Cards
  • - Debit Cards
  • - Cash
  • - Check (all checks must clear 2 weeks prior to first appointment)

Financing Available

We have partnered with the Advance Care Card which provides interest free financing through their card. This is a type of credit card that provides 0% interest over a 12-14 month period. It can only be used for medical expenses at participating medical facilities. This allows patients to spread the cost of the treatment across multiple months with no interest. For more information and/or to apply for their card go to http://advancecarecard.com. Once you complete and submit the secure application you should receive an instant credit decision and your card is mailed within a week. Often they will supply you with your credit card information right away so you don’t have to wait for the card to arrive in the mail to use it.