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✓ Last verified: February 11, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Novus Rice Mine Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama logo

Known For: Novus’s Rice Mine Road office is their second Tuscaloosa location, expanding access to the practice’s integrated neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and TMS services. Situated on the north side of Tuscaloosa near the University of Alabama, this satellite office provides the same multi-specialty brain health approach as their flagship Jack Warner Parkway clinic.

Review Scores4.0 stars
LocationTuscaloosa, Alabama
Address100 Rice Mine Rd. Loop, Suite 206, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone(205) 523-5618
Websitenovusneuro.com
TreatmentsTMS Therapy, Psychiatric Medication Management, Neuropsychological Assessment
Conditions TreatedMajor Depression, OCD, Neurological Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Anxiety
CostContact for pricing
InsuranceContact for insurance details
KAP Available?Contact clinic to confirm ketamine availability
Clinical LeadDr. Timothy Prestley, MD (Neurology); Dr. Aftab M. Khan, MD (Psychiatry)

HealingMaps Take: Novus’s second Tuscaloosa location on Rice Mine Road gives patients on the north side of the city easier access to the practice’s integrated brain health services. The combination of neurology, psychiatry, and neuropsychology testing under one practice remains a key differentiator. Contact this location directly to confirm specific service availability including ketamine therapy.

Market Position: Novus Rice (Mine Road) is a verified ketamine provider in the Tuscaloosa metro on HealingMaps — one of 1,473 clinics we have mapped and tracked across 3,142 U.S. counties.

Is Novus Rice (Mine Road) Right for You?

✓ Choose Novus Rice (Mine Road) if:

  • You want academic-medical-center protocols and clinical-trial-grade oversight

✗ Look elsewhere if:

  • You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
  • You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)

Novus Rice (Mine Road) Ketamine Cost Calculator

How Much Will Ketamine Therapy Cost?

Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$525–$900
Range: $450–$1,500/session
Estimated total program
$3,150–$5,400
Range: $2,700–$9,000/6-session series
Your estimate vs. national patient-reported median Based on national tracking, adjusted for Manhattan, NY market
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.

⚠ FDA-cleared indications for TMS therapy: treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD, Deep TMS only), anxious depression, short-term smoking cessation, and adolescent MDD (ages 15–21). Use of TMS for other conditions including PTSD, bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, and other indications is off-label — not currently FDA-cleared for those specific indications. Discuss your condition with the clinic to understand insurance coverage and clinical evidence.

Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Novus Rice (Mine Road)

Industry pricing reference. Novus Rice (Mine Road) 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.

ProtocolTypical Industry CostOffered Here
IV Ketamine Infusion$350–$650/session
Spravato (esketamine)$0–$250 copay (insured)
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)$200–$300/session, often insurance-covered
IM Ketamine$250–$400/injection
KAP (with integrated talk therapy)$400–$1,200/session
At-home oral troches$150–$300/month

What to Expect at Your First Novus Rice (Mine Road) Appointment

  1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check.
  2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Novus Rice (Mine Road) clinical team.
  3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
  4. 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 Novus Rice (Mine Road) Consult Call

  • How long has the Novus Rice (Mine Road) clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
  • What’s a typical 6-session total cost at Novus Rice (Mine Road), and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
  • Does Novus Rice (Mine Road) require a referral from a current treating psychiatrist, and how do you handle outside-prescriber medication-management coordination?
  • What does Novus Rice (Mine Road) recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Novus Rice (Mine Road)

This 4-question summary covers the most common patient questions for ketamine clinics in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

What ketamine treatments does Novus Rice (Mine Road) offer?

Novus Rice (Mine Road) offers verified ketamine therapy services in Tuscaloosa. Specific protocols can include IV ketamine infusion, IM ketamine injection, oral troches, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), or Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine) — verify the specific protocol mix with the clinic during your consult call. Multi-protocol practices typically offer more flexibility for matching the modality to your diagnosis and insurance coverage.

Is Novus Rice (Mine Road) suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) — typically defined as failure on two or more antidepressant trials — is the most common qualifier for ketamine therapy and the FDA-approved indication for Spravato. Patients meeting that bar are typical candidates at ketamine clinics like Novus Rice (Mine Road). If insurance coverage matters, ask whether they offer Spravato (insurance-covered for TRD) versus IV ketamine (typically self-pay).

Does Novus Rice (Mine Road) treat PTSD, anxiety, or chronic pain?

Most ketamine clinics treat PTSD and anxiety alongside depression — these three conditions account for ~46% of HealingMaps patient inquiries. Some clinics also treat chronic pain (CRPS, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain), though pain protocols differ from mental-health protocols (longer infusion times, higher doses). Ask Novus Rice (Mine Road) which specific conditions they treat most often and how their protocols differ by indication.

How does Novus Rice (Mine Road) compare to other ketamine clinics in Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

Compare ketamine clinics in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on three axes: (1) protocol mix — multi-protocol clinics offer flexibility; (2) clinical lead — psychiatrist-led clinics typically include KAP integration, anesthesiologist-led clinics typically focus on infusion; (3) insurance posture — Spravato-certified providers can run insurance coverage; cash-only IV clinics cannot. Novus Rice (Mine Road)’s positioning on these axes determines whether it’s the right fit for your specific diagnosis and budget.

Tuscaloosa Ketamine Market Snapshot

Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Tuscaloosa County, AL, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.

  • Adult depression in Tuscaloosa County, AL: 25.0%
  • Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 18.0%
  • Adults lacking health insurance: 9.3%
  • Tuscaloosa County population: 231,558 · median household income $61,645
  • Recent Tuscaloosa-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Alabama 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

13.5% of ketamine inquiries specifically cite PTSD — second only to depression as a driver of patient demand in the HealingMaps corpus. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.

TMS therapy is also available at this clinic. Unlike cash-pay ketamine, TMS is covered by most major insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression. TMS is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression (since 2008), OCD via Deep TMS, anxious depression, and adolescent MDD ages 15–21. This clinic uses BrainsWay Deep TMS, the only TMS device with standalone FDA clearance for OCD via the H7 coil. Read our complete guide to TMS therapy for FDA-cleared conditions, device differences, insurance coverage by carrier, and what to expect at your first appointment. Browse verified TMS clinics in our directory.

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