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We accept referrals from physicians, case managers, social workers, school counselors, and other community providers.
Last updated: September 2026
Referral Information
Who we accept and how to refer.
PMHS is a contracted Partnership HealthPlan of California provider offering licensed telehealth therapy across all 24 PHP counties. We have same-week availability and no waitlist. Referrals can be sent directly, no prior authorization required for PHP members. Eligibility is based on the patient’s PHP enrollment, not on where they are sitting at session time. A PHP member who lives in one of the 24 counties can attend from anywhere in California, whether that is a relative’s home, a job site, or a vacation. The only location requirement is that the patient is physically in California during each session.
Patient Eligibility
Who We Accept
PMHS provides outpatient telehealth therapy to individuals across California. We accept the following populations:
No Prior Authorization Required
PHP members do not require prior authorization for outpatient mental health services at PMHS. Patients can self-refer or be referred directly by a provider.
Telehealth Only
All services are delivered via secure video (Doxy.me) or telephone. Patients must be physically located in California at the time of each session per California BPC § 2052.5.
Referral Process
How to Refer
Sending a referral to PMHS takes less than five minutes.
Urgent Referrals
For patients needing same-week care, call or text (925) 771-0430 directly. PMHS does not provide crisis or emergency services.
Billing & Insurance
Coverage & Billing
PMHS handles benefits verification and billing directly. Referring providers do not need to manage this on their end.
Partnership HealthPlan (PHP)
Contracted provider. Most members pay $0 out-of-pocket. No prior auth required. Covers all 24 PHP counties via telehealth.
Medicare & Medi-Medi
Medicare Part B accepted for outpatient mental health via telehealth. Medi-Medi patients may have $0 cost share.
Private Pay
Sliding scale available for self-pay patients. Superbills provided upon request for out-of-network reimbursement.
Benefits Verification
We verify the patient's coverage directly with their plan before the first appointment. No billing surprises for patients or referring providers.
Clinical Scope
What We Treat
PMHS provides talk-based outpatient therapy via telehealth for a wide range of presenting concerns:
Outside Our Scope
PMHS does not provide crisis or emergency services, inpatient or residential care, forensic evaluations, psychological testing, or medication management. For patients in acute psychiatric crisis, please contact 988 or the nearest emergency room.
CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused therapy, and person-centered approaches. Modality is matched to the patient's presenting concerns at intake.
This list is not exhaustive. PMHS also treats presentations beyond those featured here, including OCD, with fit confirmed at intake.
Provider Contact
Reach Us Directly
All provider inquiries and referrals are handled by Dmitri Kolpacoff, APCC #20355.
Phone / Text
(925) 771-0430Response Time
Within 1 hour (8am to 8pm, or by 9am next morning)
Availability
Same-week intake, no waitlist
Supervised By
Ryan Frost, LMFT #51777
License
APCC #20355, California BBS
Website
www.pacmhs.comNPI, Dmitri Kolpacoff
1073491890
NPI, Ryan Frost
1407005283
Service Area
All 58 California counties via telehealth
Insurance Accepted
Partnership HealthPlan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medi-Medi, and private pay
After the Referral
What to Expect
Here is what happens after you send a referral to PMHS.
No Waitlist
PMHS has no waitlist. Most referred patients are seen within the same week as the referral.
Provider Resources
Download our referral materials.
Print or email these to your team. Provider-facing documents are for office use and referral workflows. Patient-facing documents can be shared directly with patients before or after their first session.
For Referring Providers
For Patients
Ready to refer a patient?
We are ready to receive your referral.
Call, text, or email Dmitri directly. No paperwork to start, just a conversation about whether your patient is a good fit.