Payer × state
What Kaiser pays therapists in California
Five therapists in California reported Kaiser rates. The median 90837 was $101 across 5 reports, with a range of $90 to $123.
Reported 90837: median $101, range $90–$123, about 81% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (5 reports · 5 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $123.27 | October 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $108 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Grow Therapy | — | 90837 (60 min) | $101.20 | September 2025 | Kaiser NorCal paid Grow $213.07 for the same session; the clinician received $101.20. source |
| Grow Therapy | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $101.20 | July 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | August 2023 | submitted |
5 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Kaiser reports, all California reports.