Alpha-Stim FAQ

A: Alpha-Stim is an FDA cleared prescription medical device that offers relief from anxiety, insomnia, depression, and pain.

A: In the United States, a licensed healthcare practitioner needs to write a prescription for the device to be purchased. For the rest of the world (outside of the USA), it is available over-the-counter.

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A: The Alpha-Stim AID which treats anxiety, insomnia, and depression, costs $840; and the Alpha-Stim M device, which treats all of the above plus pain, is $1,299.

Alpha-Stim comes with a 5-year limited warranty and accessory costs are minimal. Over 5 years, someone who takes medication – such as pain pills, antidepressants and sleep aids – or does other treatments typically used to treat pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression can pay thousands of dollars more than someone using Alpha-Stim.

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A: Insurance coverage varies by policy. Durable medical equipment coverage is often required to obtain some level of reimbursement for Alpha-Stim devices. EPI does not bill private carriers but will assist customers by providing a paid invoice and a sample Statement of Medical Necessity for your practitioner to complete. This statement is typically required by the insurance carrier if the device is covered.

The HCPCS code for the Alpha-Stim AID is K1002 and the Alpha-Stim M is E1399.

If you have a flex spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), you may often use these to purchase an Alpha-Stim.

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A: Alpha-Stim effectively controls your pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. For some conditions results are experienced immediately and for others a small amount of time and persistence provides needed relief and results. Learn more about what to expect >

A: Yes. In over 40 years of clinical studies involving over 8,800 people, only minor side effects such as headaches and skin irritation at electrode sites have been reported by a tiny fraction of users.

A: Alpha-Stim treats all types of acute, chronic, and post-traumatic pain.

A: We recommend treating your pain first, followed by cranial electrical stimulation treatment for anxiety, and/or depression and insomnia.

A: 9 out of 10 patients report significant improvements in these conditions. It has been proven effective by more than 140 clinical research studies over the past 40 years.

A: There has been no evidence of drug interaction in 40 years of research and use of Alpha-Stim. Medication change is a decision that should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner.

A: The Alpha-Stim M and AID devices are both about the size of a cell phone, (but a little thicker), and come with everything you need to get started: electrodes and earclip pads (for the AID device) and electrodes for the M device, conducting solution (to ensure a good electrical connection), two 1.5 volt batteries per device (AA for the M, and AAA for the AID), and a convenient lanyard for you to wear the Alpha-Stim device around your neck. It also includes an owner’s manual that explains how to use the device and what kind of relief you can expect from it. We also have how-to videos that explain how to use Alpha-Stim.

A: All medical device manufacturers who seek to market devices in the United States must register with the FDA through one of two ways—the section 510(k) process, where a device is “cleared” for distribution, or the Pre-Market Approval process, where a device is “approved” by the FDA.

Alpha-Stim® has undergone the 510(k) process, and is FDA cleared for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, depression as well as acute, post-traumatic and chronic pain. Read an in-depth explanation >>