Dr. Tanaka accepts most insurance plans under Blue Cross, United Behavioral Health (Blue Shield), Aetna, Value Options, and CHIPA (MHN and Aetna).

1.       Call your insurance card to verify your mental or behavioral health coverage.  The telephone number should be listed on the back of your insurance card.  Be sure to ask about your co-payment, since mental health co-payment is often different from your regular doctor visit.

2.       Call Dr. Tanaka’s confidential voicemail at 949.334.3987, and provide the following information:

• Your full name (and spelling)

• Your Birthday (Month, Day, Year)

• Your phone number

•  Name of your insurance company

• Subscriber ID number

• Group Number

• Toll-free number for Behavioral Health Services listed on the back of your insurance card

3.       Dr. Tanaka will contact you, normally within ONE work day to set up the initial appointment. 

On the day of your first appointment, be sure to bring your insurance card.  Your co-payment is also due at the time of your appointment.  Please bring your co-payment in cash or make a check payable to “Dr. Kay Tanaka.”  Dr. Tanaka will provide you with a receipt every time a co-pay is received.