CHAMPVA Psychiatrists in Minnesota
1,264 psychiatrists in Minnesota accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.
| Psychiatrists in Minnesota | 1,264 |
| Where Minnesota ranks nationally | 13th of 51 states |
| Share of all US psychiatrists | 2.4% |
| All CHAMPVA-billable providers in Minnesota | 89,094 |
| Minnesota cities with verified local listings | 6 |
Counts come from the federal CMS Doctors and Clinicians registry, refreshed 2026-09-07. The VA publishes no CHAMPVA provider directory, so this is the closest thing to one.
Search psychiatrists in Minnesota
Results come from the federal NPPES registry with real practice addresses and local phone numbers. Add a city to narrow it down.
Psychiatrists by city in Minnesota
Each city page opens with the psychiatry filter already applied.
How psychiatrists compare in Minnesota
Among the seven clinician types we count by state, psychiatry is the 7th largest in Minnesota with 1,264 providers, behind psychologists (1,547) and cardiologists (2,386). That matters when you are deciding how wide to cast your net: a larger pool usually means a shorter drive and a faster appointment.
The deepest benches in Minnesota are Rochester with 147 verified local providers, Duluth with 143 verified local providers, Bloomington with 123 verified local providers, and we list 3 more Minnesota cities. Start with the nearest one, then widen if nobody is taking new patients.
What CHAMPVA covers for psychiatry
Outpatient psychiatric visits and medication management are covered with the standard deductible and 25 percent cost share, and no referral is required. The VA's current preauthorization list names inpatient mental health care and care for alcohol or substance use disorders, so a hospital stay or a treatment program needs advance approval, while office visits do not. Care obtained at a VA facility under the CHAMPVA In-house Treatment Initiative needs no approval at all.
The rules above are federal, so they read the same in Minnesota as anywhere else. Our psychiatrists page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.
Common questions
How many psychiatrists in Minnesota can bill CHAMPVA?
1,264 clinicians in Minnesota are listed in the federal CMS registry under psychiatry, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 13th largest pool of any state. Each practice still decides for itself, so confirm with the billing office before you book.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Minnesota with CHAMPVA?
No. CHAMPVA does not require referrals anywhere in the country. A short list of services needs preauthorization instead, such as inpatient mental health care and organ transplants.
What will I pay to see a psychiatrist in Minnesota?
After a $50 per person yearly deductible you pay 25 percent of the CHAMPVA allowable amount, and your family's out-of-pocket costs for covered care stop at $3,000 a year. A provider who accepts CHAMPVA cannot bill you above the allowable.
More on CHAMPVA and psychiatrists or every CHAMPVA provider in Minnesota.