Open Referral Network
Patients with Open Referral policies can be referred to consultants within Bupa's Open Referral Consultant Network, including Dr Hashmi, where the required service is covered.
Bupa Platinum · Open Referral Network
Bupa Platinum Consultant & Open Referral Psychiatric Care.
Bupa has confirmed that Dr Sammad T Hashmi is a Bupa Platinum Consultant and a member of the Bupa Open Referral Consultant Network. The updated status took effect on 20 August 2026 and is reflected on Bupa's consultant systems and Finder profile.
What the status means
Platinum Consultant Status With Open Referral Access.
Bupa has confirmed that Dr Hashmi meets its Open Referral criteria for cost efficiency, quality and customer experience, and that he also meets the criteria to be a Bupa Platinum Consultant.
This means eligible Bupa members, including patients whose policies use the Open Referral pathway, can be directed to Dr Hashmi for suitable General Psychiatry care, subject to their individual policy, benefit limits, any required authorisation and any applicable excess.
What this means for patients
More Routes to Access Dr Hashmi Through Bupa.
Bupa's confirmation expands the ways eligible members can be directed to Dr Hashmi for psychiatric care.
Bupa Platinum Consultant
Dr Hashmi's Finder profile identifies him as a Bupa Platinum Consultant, making his Bupa status easier for members to recognise when choosing psychiatric care.
Bupa Finder Visibility
Bupa may include Dr Hashmi among the consultant choices offered to customers who contact Bupa for help finding a psychiatrist in his specialty and area.
How it works
A Simple Route for Bupa Patients.
Confirm the service and authorisation with Bupa, then send Health Private the details needed to arrange the appropriate appointment.
1. Check your benefits
Confirm that the psychiatric service or assessment you need is included within your Bupa policy and benefit limits.
2. Obtain authorisation
If Bupa requires pre-authorisation, obtain the relevant authorisation or reference number before the insured appointment.
3. Contact Health Private
Provide your Bupa membership details, authorisation information and a brief explanation of the service you need.
4. Confirm arrangements
Health Private will confirm clinical suitability, appointment arrangements and any information still required.
Services
Services That May Be Relevant to Bupa Patients.
Coverage and authorisation can vary by policy and service, so please confirm the specific benefit with Bupa.
Private Psychiatric Assessment
Consultant-led psychiatric assessment for diagnosis, treatment planning and specialist recommendations.
View serviceMedication Review
Review of psychiatric medication, response, side effects and clinically appropriate next steps.
View serviceADHD & Autism Assessments
Structured online neurodevelopmental assessment pathways. Insurance coverage for a specific pathway should be confirmed in advance.
View assessment servicesImportant insurance information
Platinum and Open Referral Status Still Work Within Your Policy.
Dr Hashmi's Platinum and Open Referral status is confirmed, but the exact service funded for an individual patient still depends on the member's policy allowances, benefit limits, authorisation requirements and any excess or contribution that applies.
Please note:
Before an insured appointment, please confirm the specific service with Bupa and obtain any required
pre-authorisation. Health Private can help with the appointment arrangements once those details are available.
Ready to Make a Bupa Enquiry?
Contact Health Private with your Bupa membership and authorisation details, together with a brief description of the service you require. If you are not using insurance, you can also enquire as a private patient.