Ketamine Providers in Nevada
10 providers across 3 cities
Nevada has 10 ketamine therapy providers across 3 cities. The most common provider types are ketamine infusion clinic, wellness & integrative center, psychiatry practice. Providers in Nevada commonly treat depression, anxiety, ptsd. Top cities include Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City.
Ketamine Therapy in Nevada
Nevada offers a relatively provider-friendly environment for ketamine therapy, thanks to Full Practice Authority for APRNs and no rigid CPOM restrictions. With clinics concentrated in Las Vegas and Reno, patients in Nevada's vast rural counties face significant access barriers — all 17 counties carry at least one federal shortage designation. Telehealth ketamine prescribing remains available statewide through December 2026 under DEA's extended flexibilities.
Nevada ranks 25th nationally with 10 ketamine therapy providers, averaging 3.3 providers per city. The largest provider category is ketamine infusion clinic (40% of providers). Las Vegas leads the state with 7 providers. 1 provider offers telehealth services.
State Regulations
Nevada treats ketamine as a Schedule III controlled substance under its Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Nevada does not enforce a strict CPOM doctrine, making clinic ownership more flexible. APRNs have Full Practice Authority under NRS 632.237, allowing independent ketamine prescribing with DEA registration. No state-specific ketamine clinic licensing requirement exists.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage
Nevada Medicaid (administered via Prime Therapeutics) covers Spravato under both medical and pharmacy benefits, with prior authorization required. Coverage requires TRD or MDD with acute suicidal ideation diagnosis, failure of at least two antidepressants, psychiatrist prescription or consultation, and REMS-certified facility with 2-hour monitoring.
Telehealth Options
Telehealth is explicitly permitted under NRS 629.515-629.555, requiring the same standard of care as in-person visits. Under DEA flexibilities through December 31, 2026, Nevada providers may prescribe ketamine via audiovisual telehealth without a prior in-person visit. PMP queries are mandatory.
Cost of Ketamine Therapy
IV ketamine infusions in Nevada typically cost $400–$700 per session. Las Vegas clinics lead pricing competitively — one prominent clinic offers $500 per session with 10% series discount and veteran/first responder rates as low as $300. Reno options are scarcer. A standard initial series of 6 infusions runs $2400–$4200. Spravato (esketamine) may be partially or fully covered by insurance.
Mental Health Access
Nevada has only 20.60% of mental health needs met as of December 2025 (HRSA data), with 153 additional practitioners needed. All 17 Nevada counties carry at least one type of health professional shortage designation. Nevada has approximately 0.48 ketamine providers per 100,000 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance that can be legally prescribed by any DEA-registered physician, APRN, or other licensed prescriber for off-label therapeutic purposes. Nevada APRNs with Full Practice Authority can prescribe independently, making access broader than in states requiring physician supervision.
- Nevada Medicaid covers Spravato under both medical and pharmacy benefits with prior authorization and additional clinical criteria. Patients must have confirmed TRD or MDD with acute suicidal ideation, documented failure of at least two antidepressants, and receive treatment at a REMS-certified facility. Standard IV ketamine infusions are not covered.
- Las Vegas clinics typically charge $400-$700 per IV ketamine infusion session, with a series of six running approximately $2,400-$4,200. Some clinics offer 10% package discounts and reduced rates for veterans and first responders ($300/session in some cases).