ADHD Evaluation — Arizona & Telehealth
ADHD evaluations in Arizona, by secure video or in person
Better Place Now evaluates ADHD in children, teens and adults anywhere in Arizona by secure video, or in the Phoenix area in person by arrangement. The first visit is a full 60 minutes with Dr. Justin Schwarting, DNP, PMHNP-BC, using validated rating scales and a detailed history. Most patients use insurance, including BCBS of Arizona, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare and AHCCCS plans; self-pay is $220.
- First visit
- 60 minutesA full hour
- Provider
- Nurse practitionerBoard-certified psychiatric NP
- Setting
- Video statewidePhoenix in person by arrangement
- Openings
- Same weekReply within 1 business day
What an ADHD evaluation covers
An ADHD diagnosis rests on a careful clinical evaluation, not one quick test. It looks at attention, restlessness and impulsivity across school, work and home, and over time, because symptoms must begin in childhood, before age 12 (NIMH (opens in a new tab)). At Better Place Now that means validated rating scales and a detailed history of school, work and relationships. Lengthy computerized testing is rarely required.
Step 1: Your story, in your words
What you notice now, how long it has been going on, and how it affects work, school, relationships and routines.
Step 2: History and rating scales
School years, work history and relationships, plus validated questionnaires. A parent, partner or teacher may be asked to add their view.
Step 3: Everything else in the picture
Sleep, anxiety, mood, medical conditions, substances and current medications, which can mimic or add to attention problems.
Step 4: Options you choose
If ADHD is the answer, treatment options are explained plainly, including non-stimulant choices, and you decide together.
No outcome is promised in advance
An evaluation may confirm ADHD, point somewhere else, or show more than one thing is going on. Controlled medications are prescribed only when clinically appropriate after a complete evaluation, generally not at the first visit, and the Arizona prescription monitoring program is checked before every controlled prescription.
ADHD testing or an ADHD evaluation: what's the difference?
Many people search for "ADHD testing". ADHD is diagnosed through a clinical evaluation rather than one test: a provider reviews symptoms, history and reports from people who know you, often with behavior rating scales or symptom checklists (NIMH (opens in a new tab)). Those rating scales are the "testing" part of a Better Place Now evaluation.
Online ADHD quizzes can be a reason to book, but they are not a diagnosis. Lengthy computerized or neuropsychological testing is rarely required; if your situation needs it, the team will say so and explain why.
Adults, teens and children across Arizona
Visits are by secure video anywhere in Arizona, or in person in the Phoenix area by arrangement. You must be physically located in Arizona at the time of a video visit.
- Adults who have wondered for years, or whose coping no longer keeps up with work and family.
- Children (age 6 and up) and teens, with a parent or guardian part of every visit.
- People already diagnosed who want their treatment reviewed, including questions about non-stimulant options.
- Anywhere in Arizona, from Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tucson to rural communities, by secure video.
How to prepare
The Journal explains how an ADHD evaluation by telehealth works step by step, and which physical problems can look like ADHD.
- Any earlier evaluations, old report cards or teacher comments, if you have them. If you don't, that is fine.
- A list of your medications and supplements, including caffeine and anything you take to sleep or stay awake.
- Someone who knew you as a child, such as a parent or older sibling, who could describe what you were like.
- Real examples: a missed deadline, a lost set of keys, a conversation that went sideways.
How much does a visit cost?
Most patients use insurance and pay their normal copay or coinsurance. Benefits and expected patient responsibility are discussed before the first appointment.
- First evaluation (60 minutes)
- $220
- Follow-up visit (30 minutes)
- $120
Currently listed rates. Expected cost is confirmed before your first visit.
- Traditional Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
- VA Community Care Network
- TriWest / TRICARE
- Cigna / Evernorth
- MultiPlan
- Banner Health Plans
- AHCCCS
- Banner-University Family Care (AHCCCS)
- American Indian Health Program (AHCCCS)
A plan name on this list is not a coverage guarantee. Participation and what you owe depend on your specific plan, so benefits are verified before scheduling is confirmed. Plan list last checked October 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. ADHD evaluations at Better Place Now can be done by secure video anywhere in Arizona. You must be physically located in Arizona at the time of the visit.
Lengthy computerized testing is rarely required. Better Place Now uses validated rating scales and a detailed history of school, work and relationships.
No. An online quiz can suggest it is worth booking, but a diagnosis comes from a clinical evaluation of your symptoms, history and how they affect daily life.
That is decided after the evaluation. Options are explained plainly, including non-stimulant choices, and no outcome is promised in advance.
Yes. Better Place Now works with children, teens, adults and older adults, and parents and guardians are included throughout care for minors.
Most patients use insurance and pay their normal copay or coinsurance. Self-pay is $220 for the 60-minute evaluation and $120 for a 30-minute follow-up.
Same-week openings are available, and the team replies to scheduling requests within one business day. Evening and weekend appointments are offered by secure video.
No. You can reach out directly by text, call or email. If your insurance requires a specialist referral, the team will let you know while verifying your benefits.
Yes. The evaluation looks at sleep, anxiety and mood, which can mimic or add to attention problems, and anxiety and depression care is offered too.
Related pages
- How ADHD evaluations work by videoThe step-by-step guide, with sources
- Child & teen careAge-aware care with guardians included
- Insurance & self-payPlans, prices and how benefits are checked
Sources
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know (opens in a new tab), National Institute of Mental Health (2024)
Practice details on this page were last checked October 9, 2026. General information, not medical advice. See the editorial policy.
Ask about an ADHD evaluation.
A full 60-minute first visit by secure video anywhere in Arizona, or in person in the Phoenix area by arrangement. Call, text, or email to schedule; no health details are needed.
No health details are needed to schedule. Scheduling calls, texts, and email are not monitored for emergencies: call or text 988, or call 911.