HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

Effective Date: January 16, 2026

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), West Manhattan Psychiatry is required to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices that describes how we may use and share your protected health information ("PHI") for treatment, payment, or other purposes, and how you can access your PHI that we collect. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and to notify you in the event of a breach of your unsecured PHI.

Our Responsibilities Under HIPAA

● Maintaining the privacy and security of your PHI

● Following the duties and privacy practices described in this Notice

● Only using or sharing your PHI as described in this Notice unless you tell us in writing otherwise

● Promptly letting you know if an incident occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your PHI

How We May Use Your PHI

● To deliver medical treatment and provide you with related healthcare services

● For payments and billing purposes

● During health care operations

● To send you appointment reminders and related healthcare information

● To communicate with a designated third party involved in your care

● For services provided by contracted Business Associates

We will not use or share your PHI for marketing, sale of your information, or sharing of psychotherapy notes without your written authorization. You may revoke any authorization at any time in writing.

Your Rights

● Get a copy of your paper or electronic medical record (a printing fee may apply for paper copies)

● Correct your paper or electronic medical record

● Request confidential communications

● Ask us to limit what information we share

● Get a list of those with whom we've shared information

● Get a copy of this privacy notice

● Choose someone to act on your behalf

● File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated

You may exercise these rights by contacting us in writing. We will respond to most requests within 30 days. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Contact Information

If you would like more information about your privacy rights or wish to file a complaint, please contact our Privacy Officer by email at psychiatry@westmanhattan.com, or by mail at West Manhattan Psychiatry, 2248 Broadway #1113, New York, NY 10024.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints or by phone at (877) 696-6775.