IOP in Austin that takes Medicare
Cima Find Care lists 3 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Austin that accept Medicare, out of 11 in the city. That comes from FindTreatment.gov's record or the program's own website, so confirm with the program and your plan before you go.
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, the NPI registry and program websites, as of 2026-10-27. Not medical advice; call the program to check openings and cost.
En español: Tratamiento ambulatorio intensivo (IOP) en Austin que acepta Medicare
The 3 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that take Medicare
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Hospital | 8402 Cross Park Drive, Austin 78754 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +10 more | (512) 215-3900 |
| Positive Recovery Services | 4701 Westgate Boulevard, Building D, Suite 404, Austin 78745 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +5 more | (877) 697-1383 |
| Central Texas VA Healthcare | 7901 Metropolis Drive, 2nd Floor, Austin 78744 | Detox, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Private insurance | (512) 823-4040 |
Programs with the fullest public record come first. Levels of care and insurance are as listed on FindTreatment.gov or the program's own website.
What IOP means
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) gives adults at least 9 hours of treatment a week, for example 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, while you live at home and keep some of your routine. ASAM's intensive outpatient level is 9 to 19 hours a week. See IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care and what IOP and PHP cost in Texas.
Ask the program whether it accepts Medicare assignment for this level of care. With a Medicare Advantage plan, call the plan too: it has its own network.
Questions
How many intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Austin take Medicare?
Cima Find Care lists 3: Cross Creek Hospital, Positive Recovery Services and Central Texas VA Healthcare. Each one's page has its phone number, address, levels of care and the insurance on its record.
Do any of them also offer medication for addiction (MAT)?
2 do: Positive Recovery Services and Central Texas VA Healthcare. Ask which medications they prescribe and whether you'd keep seeing their prescriber after the program ends.
Are there intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Austin with services in Spanish?
1 list services in Spanish: Central Texas VA Healthcare.
Do any offer telehealth?
2 list telehealth on their record: Cross Creek Hospital and Positive Recovery Services. Ask which parts of the program can be done by video.
What is IOP?
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) gives adults at least 9 hours of treatment a week, for example 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, while you live at home and keep some of your routine. ASAM's intensive outpatient level is 9 to 19 hours a week. The guide to IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care explains how to tell which level fits.
How do I check that a program takes my Medicare?
Ask the program whether it accepts Medicare assignment for this level of care. With a Medicare Advantage plan, call the plan too: it has its own network.
How current is this list?
It's built from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, the federal NPI registry and the programs' own websites, as of 2026-10-27. Cima has not called these programs to confirm openings, fees or insurance. Programs can claim their listing to correct it.
What if I need help right now?
In an emergency, call 911. In a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, any time. SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open all day, every day, and can refer you to treatment.
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