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Start my evaluationNew York Medical Marijuana Card Online
Meet online with a New York-licensed clinician to discuss whether medical cannabis is appropriate for you.
$139.99New PrestoDoctor patients$119.99Returning PrestoDoctor patients
Certifications valid for up to 2 years
Pay only if approved.
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How it works
How to get a New York medical marijuana certification online
Book online
Create your account, complete your details, and choose an available appointment.
Meet your clinician
Discuss your history and medications with a New York-licensed clinician to determine whether medical cannabis is appropriate.
Get certified
If approved, receive your signed certification and registry ID without a separate patient application.
Visit a dispensary
Bring your signed certification and accepted government-issued photo ID to a licensed New York medical dispensary.
Evaluation pricing
How much does a New York medical marijuana evaluation cost?
You are charged for your evaluation only if approved.
Returning patient renewal
$119.99
The renewal rate applies when your previous certification was issued by PrestoDoctor.
Renew with PrestoDoctorState patient registration
$0
No separate patient application or state registration payment after certification.
Care & support
Online care with real support
- Space for your questions
Discuss symptoms, treatments, side effects, and medication interactions.
- New York-licensed clinicians
Meet online with a clinician licensed to provide care in New York.
- Help when you need it
Get support with booking, your account, or finding your certification.
EligibilityRead New York’s patient guidance
Who can qualify in New York?
PrestoDoctor evaluates adults age 18 and older. New York providers may consider any condition they determine is clinically appropriate; the state does not limit eligibility to a fixed diagnosis list.
Examples of conditions a clinician may consider
- Chronic pain
- Cancer-related symptoms
- PTSD
- Neuropathy
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Parkinson’s disease
These are examples, not a complete eligibility list. Your clinician considers your history, treatments, potential benefits, and risks. A diagnosis does not guarantee certification.
What should you have ready?
- Photo IDGovernment-issued photo ID and identification details requested during signup.
- Residency informationNew York residency information, where applicable.
- Health historyYour medications, symptoms, and relevant treatment history.
- Medical recordsHave records available if possible; your clinician may request more information.
For dispensary purchases, bring your completed certification and accepted government-issued photo ID.
Caregivers, patients under 18, visitors, and ID alternatives
Patients under 18 and caregivers
PrestoDoctor does not evaluate patients under 18. New York has a separate pathway for minors, requiring legally authorized consent and a designated caregiver. Consult OCM’s patient guidance and a provider who serves minors.
Ordinary designated caregivers register after designation. For minors or patients unable to consent, a required caregiver is registered by the certifying provider at initial certification. See caregiver requirements.
Visiting New York?
Patients certified in another U.S. jurisdiction may be able to use their credentials in New York. Check the visiting-patient FAQ before booking.
No New York driver’s license?
Other residency evidence may be accepted, including a current lease or qualifying recent utility documentation. Check official evidence requirements (PDF) and ask support which documents fit your situation.
Medical vs. adult use
Medical cannabis or adult use: what’s different?
Age and access
- Medical
- Certified patients; additional requirements for minors.
- Adult use
- Age 21+; no certification required.
Clinical guidance
- Medical
- Certifying clinician and medical-dispensary pharmacist guidance.
- Adult use
- No clinical evaluation required to buy.
Cost and taxes
- Medical
- Evaluation fee; dispensary pays the medical excise tax.
- Adult use
- 13% retail tax; product prices vary.
Tax details and official sources
The dispensary pays the medical excise tax and cannot add it as a separate charge on your receipt. Adult-use retail taxes total 13%; product prices vary by dispensary. Medical tax rules · Adult-use tax rules. For cultivation rules, see the home-growing FAQ.
Certification renewal
Renew your New York medical cannabis certification
Had your last evaluation with another provider? You can renew with PrestoDoctor, even if this is your first visit with us.
Most certifications last two years; your clinician may set an earlier expiration. Check the date on your document and arrange your next evaluation before it expires.
An active certification may be extended when appropriate. If it has expired, a clinician must issue a new certification. You do not renew a physical New York patient card.
Renew a previous PrestoDoctor certification$119.99
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Our medical team
Meet a New York-licensed PrestoDoctor physician
Cheryl Bugailiskis, MD
Dr. Bugailiskis sees PrestoDoctor patients and has more than a decade of experience in medical cannabis, with a background in pediatrics.
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Patient experiences
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New York medical cannabis FAQs
Can I renew with PrestoDoctor if I used another provider?
Yes. If your last certification came from another provider, you can book your next evaluation with PrestoDoctor for $139.99. The $119.99 renewal rate applies only to patients renewing a previous PrestoDoctor certification. Create a PrestoDoctor account to get started, or sign in if you already have one. Your clinician reviews your medical history and determines whether certification is appropriate.
What happens if I’m not approved?
You are charged only if the clinician approves your certification. If you are not approved, you are not charged.
Do I receive a physical medical marijuana card?
No. New York uses a patient certification containing a registry ID. Present the signed certification and accepted government photo ID for medical purchases. See certification guidance.
How quickly can I use my certification?
You may make medical purchases after receiving valid certification documentation and meeting dispensary identification requirements. Appointment availability, the clinician’s decision, and document delivery are separate steps. Check booking information or ask support about current timing.
Can visiting medical patients use out-of-state credentials?
Yes. Current New York guidance recognizes qualifying medical credentials from other U.S. jurisdictions. Bring your home-program credentials and government photo ID, and contact the medical dispensary to confirm validation requirements. You may not need a new New York certification. Temporary New York residence for medical treatment is a separate pathway; contact support before booking to confirm whether our service can accommodate your circumstances. OCM visiting-patient guidance · Reciprocity law.
Can I grow cannabis at home?
Home growing is not exclusive to medical patients. Current medical law permits eligible certified patients 18+ and qualifying designated caregivers 18+ to cultivate under medical rules. Adult-use cultivation is available to adults 21+. Individual, household, and caregiver limits differ. Read medical cultivation law and adult-use cultivation guidance before growing.
Where can I buy medical cannabis, and how much?
Use OCM’s medical dispensary directory. Confirm hours, products, identification requirements, and any delivery service directly with the dispensary. Current OCM guidance permits dispensing up to a 60-day supply or three ounces of cannabis/24 grams of concentrate, whichever is greater, subject to the clinician’s recommendations or restrictions. Read dispensing guidance.
Get started
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Have a conversation about your options. Start an online evaluation with a New York-licensed clinician.