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Verified SAINT Providers
Magnus Medical
1350 Old Bayshore Highway Suite 600 Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
1-888-537-1530
support@magnusmed.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
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SAINT is an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), but has some key differences.
- Speed: SAINT condenses treatment into only 5 days, versus 6–9 weeks with conventional TMS. On average, participants reached remission in just 2.6 days rather than 3.5 weeks.
- Personalization: SAINT is the only FDA-cleared depression treatment that uses functional MRI (fMRI) brain imaging to identify a personalized target for stimulation to treat major depression.
- Precision: The combination of the fMRI, a personalized target, and neuronavigation enable SAINT to use best-in-class precision targeting.
- Effectiveness: With over 400 patients treated in clinical trials, SAINT relieved symptoms for 85% of participants, with no serious adverse events.
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Insurance coverage for SAINT is currently limited but we are working to expand it.
- Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS):
Approved for payment at Verified SAINT Provider hospital sites. - Medicare Advantage (MA), Commercial, and Medicaid Plans:
Coverage is determined on a case-by-case basis through the prior authorization process. Your provider can assist in submitting the necessary documentation and requesting approval from your insurer. - Out-of-Pocket:
Self-pay options are available. Pricing and payment plans vary by site, so please contact your preferred treatment provider directly for details.
- Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS):
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Candidates for SAINT have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and medications like antidepressants have not helped.
Please contact a verified SAINT location to meet with a physician regarding your eligibility.
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SAINT treatment is generally well-tolerated. The most commonly reported side effects are mild headache and temporary scalp irritation at the treatment site. Your SAINT provider will assist you in resolving any discomfort experienced during your treatment.