San Antonio, Texas · IOP
IOP in San Antonio that takes Medicare
Cima Find Care lists 7 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in San Antonio that accept Medicare, at 8 locations, out of 12 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.
The 7 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that take Medicare
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heron Recovery | 2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio 78217 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Cigna +3 more | (210) 588-0508 |
| Metro Treatment of Texas LP 2 locations | 3701 West Commerce Street, San Antonio 78207 | Detox, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Medicare | (210) 434-0531 |
| Positive Recovery LLC | 12042 Blanco Road, Suite 101, San Antonio 78216 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +5 more | (877) 697-1383 |
| San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hosp | 8550 Huebner Road, San Antonio 78240 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Private insurance | (210) 541-5300 |
| Bexar County Board of Trustees | 6812 Bandera Road, San Antonio 78238 | Detox, Residential, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Medicare | (210) 261-2427 |
| Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hosp | 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio 78229 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Private insurance; sliding-scale fee | (210) 617-5300 |
| Laurel Ridge Treatment Center | 17720 Corporate Woods Drive, San Antonio 78259 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Private insurance | (210) 491-3512 |
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 San Antonio take Medicare?
Cima Find Care lists 7, at 8 locations: Blue Heron Recovery, Metro Treatment of Texas LP, Positive Recovery LLC, San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hosp, Bexar County Board of Trustees and 2 more. 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)?
6 do: Blue Heron Recovery, Metro Treatment of Texas LP, Positive Recovery LLC, Bexar County Board of Trustees and 2 more. Ask which medications they prescribe and whether you'd keep seeing their prescriber after the program ends.
Are there intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in San Antonio with services in Spanish?
3 list services in Spanish: Metro Treatment of Texas LP, San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hosp and Bexar County Board of Trustees.
Do any offer telehealth?
2 list telehealth on their record: Metro Treatment of Texas LP and Positive Recovery LLC. 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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