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✓ Last verified: January 22, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: 98.2% success rate with transparent pricing ($350–$400/infusion) and insurance acceptance — serving Pittsburgh patients seeking an alternative to long wait lists. Led by Dr. Russell E. James II.
Review Scores: 98.2% patient success rate · Insurance accepted
Location: Avoca, PA (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, serves Pittsburgh)
Address: 824 McAlpine St, Avoca, PA 18641
Phone: (570) 701-6044
Website: thegood-drop.com
Treatments: IV Ketamine Infusions, Spravato (Esketamine)
Conditions Treated: Treatment-Resistant Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, CRPS
Cost: 1 infusion: $400 · 3 infusions: $375 each · 6 infusions: $350 each
Insurance: Accepts many plans including First Priority Life; 0% interest payment plans available
KAP Available?: No
Clinical Lead: Dr. Russell E. James II — Staff Physician
HealingMaps Take: The Good Drop stands out for transparent pricing, insurance acceptance, and a remarkable 98.2% patient success rate. Their package pricing ($400 single / $375 for 3 / $350 for 6) is competitive, and they’re one of the few Pennsylvania ketamine clinics that accept health insurance. They position themselves as a solution for Pittsburgh patients facing long wait lists at other clinics.
Market Position: The Good Drop is a Spravato-certified clinic in the Avoca metro. Spravato (esketamine) is the FDA-approved ketamine treatment that most commercial insurance plans cover after prior authorization — unlike cash-pay IV ketamine.
Is The Good Drop Right for You?
✓ Choose The Good Drop if:
- You have commercial insurance and a documented treatment-resistant depression diagnosis (Spravato pathway)
- You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
- You’re treating co-occurring depression and PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
- You need same-week appointments — Spravato prior authorization typically takes 1–3 weeks
The Good Drop 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
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at The Good Drop
Industry pricing reference. The Good Drop’s posted price: 1 infusion: $400 · 3 infusions: $375 each · 6 infusions: $350 each. Contact the clinic for any package or sliding-scale options. The calculator above shows metro-level cost estimates across protocols.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | ✓ Yes |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First The Good Drop Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, prior authorization workflow (Spravato requires documentation of failure on at least two antidepressant trials), and clinical eligibility check. Call (570) 701-6044 to schedule. The Good Drop’s posted pricing: 1 infusion: $400 · 3 infusions: $375 each · 6 infusions: $350 each.
- Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the The Good Drop clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised IV ketamine infusion in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes (40-minute infusion + recovery). Sessions are held at 824 McAlpine St, Avoca, PA 18641. 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 IV session.
What to Ask on Your The Good Drop Consult Call
- How long has the The Good Drop clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through The Good Drop’s Spravato prior authorization process versus your IV ketamine cash-pay or superbill workflow — which is the better fit for my insurance situation?
- How do you handle Highmark BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, and UPMC Spravato prior authorizations?
- What does The Good Drop recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Avoca Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Pennsylvania, state-level prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Pennsylvania: N/A
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): N/A
- Adults lacking health insurance: N/A
- Recent Avoca-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Pennsylvania 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
58.1% of patients say telehealth increases access to ketamine therapy — even among those skeptical of at-home protocols, virtual consultation consistently ranks as a net positive. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about The Good Drop
This 6-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions The Good Drop treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine protocols does The Good Drop offer?
The Good Drop offers Spravato and IV ketamine — a 2-protocol practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocols are recommended for your condition during your consult.
Does The Good Drop offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — The Good Drop offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose. Spravato is the primary insurance-covered ketamine option for treatment-resistant depression. Worth confirming the prior-authorization timeline before booking your first session.
Is The Good Drop suited for treatment-resistant depression?
The Good Drop treats depression via Spravato (FDA-approved for TRD), and IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). The Spravato pathway is the most likely to obtain commercial insurance coverage. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.
Does The Good Drop treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — The Good Drop treats chronic pain. They use IV ketamine for pain, which typically means longer infusion times and higher cumulative doses than mental-health protocols. 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.
Does The Good Drop treat PTSD?
Yes — The Good Drop treats PTSD. Both Spravato and IV ketamine can be used for trauma. Ketamine for trauma differs from depression treatment: dosing is often lower per session, and pairing the protocol with trauma-focused therapy between sessions is common. A reasonable consult question: whether PTSD patients here typically use ketamine alone or alongside an outside therapist.
Can The Good Drop help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — The Good Drop treats anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines. Worth asking which of their protocols they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients.
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