Self-Pay Pricing & Payment Plans
Flat, all-inclusive prices for consultations and procedures — and the option to pay over time with 0%-interest plans. No insurance required, no surprise fees.
0%-APR plan options · Soft credit check, no score impact · HSA & FSA cards accepted
If your deductible resets every January, your plan doesn't cover the procedure you need, or you simply want to skip the insurance back-and-forth, paying directly is often the faster and cheaper route. Modal Pain Management publishes its self-pay prices in full so you can decide before you ever sit down in the office.
Every price below is all-inclusive. It covers Dr. Movshis's physician fee, the ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance used during the procedure, and the medication — charged per session as the procedure is typically performed. There is no separate facility fee. If your case needs something different, that's confirmed in writing at your consultation before anything is scheduled.
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Split any price on this page into monthly payments. 0%-APR options on shorter plans, a soft credit check that doesn't touch your score, and an answer in about a minute from your phone.
HSA & FSA cards accepted
Both accounts follow the IRS definition of medical care (Publication 502), so each price below is marked:
- HSA/FSA eligible treats a medical condition
- HSA/FSA with a doctor's letter vitamins and infusions count when a physician recommends them for a diagnosed condition; your plan may ask for a letter of medical necessity
- HSA/FSA for medical use, not cosmetic eligible for a medical use such as migraine, dystonia, or TMJ; cosmetic use is excluded
Office Visits
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| New patient consultation Your first visit with Dr. Movshis — exam, diagnosis, and a treatment plan. HSA/FSA eligible | $250 |
| Follow-up visit A return visit to check progress or adjust your plan. HSA/FSA eligible | $150 |
Spinal Injections (Back & Neck)
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| Epidural steroid injection — lower back (interlaminar or caudal) Anti-inflammatory injection into the epidural space of the lower spine, from the midline (interlaminar) or through the tailbone opening (caudal) — for sciatica, a herniated or bulging disc, spinal stenosis, or a pinched nerve causing lower-back and leg pain. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,000 |
| Transforaminal epidural steroid injection — lower back (lumbar) Places the medication at the exact nerve root that is inflamed, through the opening (foramen) where it leaves the spine — for sciatica or a disc pinching a specific nerve. $1,000 covers the first level; each additional level treated in the same session adds $500. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,000first level+ $500 each additional level |
| Epidural steroid injection — neck / upper back (cervical / thoracic) The same epidural approach for a pinched nerve or disc in the neck or upper spine causing neck, shoulder, or arm pain. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,500 |
| Facet (medial branch) nerve block — lower back A numbing test injection on the small spine-joint nerves to pinpoint the source of lower-back pain. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,000 |
| Facet (medial branch) nerve block — neck The same diagnostic nerve block for neck pain coming from the facet joints. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,500 |
Joint, Nerve & Muscle Injections
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| Cortisone shot — knee, shoulder, hip & other joints An ultrasound- or X-ray-guided steroid injection to calm an inflamed joint or bursa — for arthritis, bursitis, or tendon pain. HSA/FSA eligible | $700 |
| Sacroiliac (SI) joint injection — low back / tailbone area Image-guided injection where the spine meets the pelvis — for low-back, buttock, or hip pain. HSA/FSA eligible | $700 |
| Trigger point injection — muscle knots A small injection into a tight, painful muscle knot to release spasm and myofascial pain. HSA/FSA eligible | $500 |
| Occipital nerve block — headaches A nerve injection at the base of the skull for migraines, tension headaches, and occipital neuralgia. HSA/FSA eligible | $500 |
| Stellate ganglion block A sympathetic nerve block in the neck, ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided. Covered by insurance for CRPS. Self-pay price is per session for off-label uses such as PTSD and long-COVID symptoms. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,000 |
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — Longer-Lasting Relief
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) — lower back, up to 3 levels Uses heat to quiet the small nerves behind facet-joint back pain — for longer-lasting relief after a successful nerve block. The price covers up to three spinal levels treated in one session. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,500 |
| Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) — neck, up to 3 levels The same long-lasting nerve treatment for chronic neck pain. The price covers up to three spinal levels treated in one session. HSA/FSA eligible | $2,000 |
| Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) — sacroiliac (SI) joint Quiets the small (lateral branch) nerves carrying pain from the SI joint — 6–12+ months of relief for low-back and buttock pain after a successful diagnostic injection or block. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,500 |
| Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) — knee (genicular nerves) Quiets the small sensory (genicular) nerves around the knee for 6–12+ months of relief from knee arthritis pain — after a successful diagnostic nerve block, and a non-surgical alternative to knee replacement. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,000 |
Regenerative
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection Platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, injected under ultrasound. Evidence is mixed and varies by condition. Most insurers do not cover it. HSA/FSA eligible | $1,000 |
Botox & Wrinkle-Relaxer (Neuromodulator) Injections
Botox and Daxxify are dosed roughly one-to-one; Dysport uses about three units for every one unit of Botox, so Dysport is priced per three units. The product and dose are chosen at your visit, and your total reflects the units used.
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| Botox for chronic migraine — 155-unit protocol The FDA-approved 31-injection protocol to prevent chronic migraine (15+ headache days a month), repeated every 12 weeks. Usually covered by commercial plans with prior authorization — the 2-minute eligibility check tells you whether you qualify. HSA/FSA eligible | $2,000 |
| Botox for jaw clenching & TMJ — masseter, 50 units Relaxes the jaw muscles for TMJ pain, clenching, and teeth grinding. HSA/FSA eligible | $700 |
| Botox HSA/FSA for medical use, not cosmetic | $15 / unit |
| Daxxify HSA/FSA for medical use, not cosmetic | $10 / unit |
| Dysport HSA/FSA for medical use, not cosmetic | $13 / 3 units |
IV Therapy & Vitamin Injections
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| IV anti-inflammatory infusion A physician-supervised drip (glutathione, magnesium, vitamin C, and an anti-inflammatory) to calm inflammation. HSA/FSA with a doctor's letter | $200 |
| NAD+ IV drip — 250 mg Cellular-energy infusion used as an add-on for chronic pain, recovery, and fatigue. HSA/FSA with a doctor's letter | $400 |
| NAD+ IV drip — 500 mg The higher-dose NAD+ session. HSA/FSA with a doctor's letter | $500 |
| NAD+ injection — 100 mg A quick NAD+ shot, no drip. HSA/FSA with a doctor's letter | $100 |
| Vitamin D shot (vitamin D3) A quick intramuscular vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) injection, no drip. Most useful when your level is actually low — we can check it first. HSA/FSA with a doctor's letter | $50 |
Prices are current as of September 2026 and are charged per session. They are not a quote or a guarantee of medical necessity — the right plan for you is determined by Dr. Movshis at your evaluation. Modal Pain Management does not bill Medicare, Medicaid, HMO plans, or workers' compensation.
Pay Over Time
Cost shouldn't be the reason you put off care. Modal Pain Management offers "pay over time" plans through Cherry, our healthcare financing partner, so you can spread a procedure across monthly payments instead of paying everything up front.
- 0%-interest options on shorter plans, with low fixed-interest plans available for larger amounts.
- Soft credit check to see if you qualify — checking does not affect your credit score.
- High approval rates, including for patients turned down by traditional medical credit cards.
- Decision in about a minute, right from your phone, before or at your visit.
HSA and FSA cards are also accepted for eligible care (each price above is marked). You can put part of a bill on your HSA or FSA and finance the rest with Cherry.
See your monthly payment
Use the Cherry payment calculator to estimate a monthly plan for any price on this page, and see if you prequalify — the soft check takes about a minute and doesn't affect your credit score.
Have Insurance? You Still Have Options
Self-pay isn't only for the uninsured. Many patients with PPO coverage choose to pay directly when they have a high unmet deductible, when a plan won't cover a specific procedure, or when they don't want to wait on prior authorization. If Modal Pain Management is out-of-network for your plan, you receive an itemized superbill with the CPT and ICD-10 codes needed to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Not sure which path costs less for you? Verify your benefits first — it's free and there's no obligation — then compare that against the self-pay prices above.
Self-Pay & Payment Plan FAQ
Direct answers to the cost questions new patients ask most.
How much does a pain management visit cost without insurance in NYC?
At Modal Pain Management, a self-pay new-patient consultation with Dr. Alex Movshis is $250 and a follow-up visit is $150. These are flat, all-inclusive prices — there is no separate facility or paperwork fee. Individual procedures are priced separately and listed on this page; select IV wellness therapies are priced on their own pages.
Are your self-pay prices all-inclusive?
Yes. Each listed price covers the physician fee, the imaging guidance used (ultrasound or fluoroscopy), and the medication, charged per session as the procedure is typically performed. There is no separate facility fee. Your exact plan is confirmed at your consultation before anything is scheduled.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and both follow the IRS definition of medical care (IRS Publication 502), so what counts is what the service treats. Office visits, spinal and joint injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, PRP, and Botox for migraine or TMJ qualify. Vitamin shots, NAD+, and IV infusions qualify only when a physician recommends them to treat a diagnosed condition, so your plan administrator may ask for a letter of medical necessity. Neuromodulator treatment for cosmetic reasons does not qualify, and a limited-purpose FSA covers only dental and vision care. Every price on this page is marked with its HSA/FSA status, and you receive an itemized receipt for your records.
Do you offer payment plans? Can I pay over time?
Yes. Modal Pain Management offers "pay over time" plans through Cherry, a healthcare financing platform, including 0%-APR options on shorter terms and low fixed-APR plans for larger amounts. Checking whether you qualify uses a soft credit check, which does not affect your credit score. Apply online in about a minute, estimate a monthly payment with the payment calculator, or call (646) 290-6660. You can also combine a payment plan with your HSA or FSA.
How much does an epidural, a cortisone shot, or RFA cost without insurance?
Self-pay prices at Modal Pain Management: a lower-back epidural steroid injection is $1,000 (interlaminar or caudal). A transforaminal lumbar epidural is $1,000 for the first level plus $500 for each additional level treated in the same session. A neck or upper-back epidural (cervical/thoracic) is $1,500. A cortisone shot for a joint or bursa is $700. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is $1,500 for the lower back and $2,000 for the neck, each covering up to three spinal levels in one session, $1,000 for the knee (genicular nerve RFA), and $1,500 for the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Facet (medial branch) nerve blocks are $1,000 (lower back) and $1,500 (neck). Every price is flat, all-inclusive, and charged per session.
How much does Botox for migraines cost?
Self-pay Botox for chronic migraine at Modal Pain Management is $2,000 per session for the FDA-approved 155-unit, 31-injection PREEMPT protocol, all-inclusive — the physician fee, the injections, and the drug. Sessions are every 12 weeks, so a full year is four sessions. Any additional follow-the-pain units are $15 per unit. With commercial insurance, Botox for chronic migraine is usually covered with prior authorization when you have headache on 15 or more days a month, migraine features on at least 8 of them, and two oral preventives tried; what you pay then depends on your deductible and coinsurance, and the manufacturer's savings program can reimburse part of the drug cost for eligible commercially insured patients. We do not participate with Medicare or Medicaid. Whether you meet the criteria takes two minutes to check with our chronic migraine Botox eligibility check, and this guide covers the authorization, the denials, and the timeline.
Why pay self-pay if I have insurance?
Three common reasons: your plan has a high deductible you have not met, your plan does not cover the specific procedure, or you prefer the speed and privacy of paying directly. If Modal Pain Management is out-of-network for your plan, we provide an itemized superbill so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement. Compare your options on our insurance and billing page.
Can I get a superbill to submit to my insurance for reimbursement?
Yes. For any self-pay procedure, we provide an itemized superbill with the CPT procedure codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes your insurer needs. Many PPO plans reimburse a portion of out-of-network costs after your out-of-network deductible is met. You submit the superbill directly to your carrier.
Ready to Start?
Book a consultation with Dr. Movshis or call (646) 290-6660. We'll confirm your self-pay total and payment-plan options before anything is scheduled.
Related Information
- Cherry Financing — payment calculator, 0%-APR plan options, and online prequalification.
- Insurance & Billing — accepted plans, out-of-network policy, and prior authorization.
- Treatments & Procedures — what each procedure involves and when it's used.
- IV Therapies — infusion and injection options and what they treat.
- About Dr. Alex Movshis, MD — fellowship training and board certifications.
- Book an Appointment — same-week availability for new patients.