Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, we do. No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. Please contact our office for more details.

Yes, we do. No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. There is a payment plan program available for those who meet criteria. Please contact our office for more details.

Most insurance companies do pay for outpatient mental health services. We are providers on many different networks. When you call to set up your first appointment, the office staff will take your insurance information and will call your insurance company for your specific coverage and benefits.  Please note that there is no guarantee of full reimbursement and that in event of a balance you the patient are responsible for the amount.

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, presciprtion drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, or any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions, or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

An initial psychiatric evaluation may be covered in 1-2 sessions, with each session lasting about 45-60 minutes. All follow ups range from 15-30 minutes based on individual needs. 

•  You will be provided with enough medication to cover the time in between appointments. If for some reason you miss an appointment.....
• Medication refills are to be completed during business hours.
•  Please allow up to 72 business hours for all medication refills requests.
•  Please utilize the patient portal and send refill request through our messaging system . 
•  Some medications, including controlled substances will not be refilled without a follow up visit . 

Inquiring minds would like to know what the alphabet soup behind my name is about so here's the answer.

DNP- Doctor of Nursing Practice 

APRN- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

PMHNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

BC- Board Certified

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All of these credentials help to identify my role as a prescribing provider, my education, and my specialty. It also confirms that I have been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a mental health practitioner.

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