✓ Last verified: January 21, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Comprehensive pain management institute offering ketamine therapy for both chronic pain and psychiatric conditions, led by double board-certified pain physician Dr. Ruchir Gupta with a 4.9-star Google rating.
Google Reviews
4.9 stars
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Address
2222 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Dr. Ruchir Gupta, MD, MCR – Double Board-Certified Pain Physician
HealingMaps Take: Mountain View Headache & Spine Institute brings serious medical credentials to ketamine therapy. Dr. Gupta is double board-certified in pain medicine and offers ketamine alongside a wide range of interventional treatments including regenerative medicine. The clinic’s near-perfect 4.9-star Google rating reflects consistently high patient satisfaction. With multiple locations across the Phoenix metro, this is a strong option for patients dealing with chronic pain conditions like migraines, CRPS, or spine issues who also want to explore ketamine as part of a comprehensive pain management plan.
Market Position: Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute is a verified ketamine provider in the Phoenix metro on HealingMaps — one of 1,473 clinics we have mapped and tracked across 3,142 U.S. counties.
Is Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute Right for You?
✓ Choose Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute if:
You're treating chronic pain (CRPS, fibromyalgia, neuropathy) and want IV ketamine protocols
You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy (this clinic uses the medical model)
You need insurance-covered Spravato (esketamine) — only IV is offered here, typically self-pay
You want Spravato or KAP options alongside IV (single-protocol clinic)
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute
Industry pricing reference. Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.
Protocol
Typical Industry Cost
Offered Here
IV Ketamine Infusion
$350–$650/session
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Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with integrated talk therapy)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home oral troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call 602-767-0007 to schedule. Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute’s posted pricing: N/A.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 2222 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session. Arrange for a ride home; do not drive for 24 hours after your ketamine session.
What to Ask on Your Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute Consult Call
How long has the Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
Have you navigated BCBS Arizona, UnitedHealthcare, and Banner Health Plans Spravato prior authorizations specifically?
What does Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Phoenix Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Maricopa County, AZ, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
Adult depression in Maricopa County, AZ: 18.6%
Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 15.3%
Adults lacking health insurance: 13.1%
Maricopa County population: 4,430,871 · median household income $80,675
Recent Phoenix-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Arizona residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data:HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,473 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.
From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report
The majority of ketamine patients moving from acute to maintenance phase report monthly maintenance sessions as the typical long-term cadence — balancing clinical efficacy with affordability. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute
This question is matched to the conditions Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute treats chronic pain. Common indications include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and certain neuropathic pain syndromes. Pain pricing varies significantly by structure: per-infusion vs. multi-day inpatient packages — verify how this clinic structures their billing.
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