What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?

A psychiatric nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables them to perform physical and psychological assessments, makes diagnoses, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for individuals with a psychiatric disorder.

A psychiatric nurse practitioner is not a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a trained physician who has completed medical school and residency in psychiatry. If you prefer to work with a psychiatrist, or if a referral to a psychiatrist is appropriate for a complex problem, I will provide you with referral information and directly assist you with the referral process.

How are payments collected?

You will be asked to retain a credit card on file and will be charged for each session at the time services are rendered.

Will these appointments be covered by insurance?

At this time, I am not contracted with any insurance company. This means that I am an "out-of-network" provider and I do not bill any insurance company or third party payer directly. If you plan to use your insurance benefits, you will be provided with a standard invoice that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many insurance companies provide substantial reimbursement of mental health services by an out-of-network provider (below is a list of services with the associated CPT code). Please note, payment in full is due at the time of visit.

Psychiatric evaluation: 90792

30 minute office outpatient E/M plus psychotherapy: 99214 + 90833

55 minute office outpatient E/M plus psychotherapy: 99214 + 90838

If you would like support submitting claims, you can use CLAIMEYE, an app designed to submit out-of-network health claims on your behalf.

What is the procedure to cancel an appointment? 

You must provide a minimum of one business day (24 hours) notice if you wish to cancel a scheduled appointment or you will be charged a $55 late cancellation fee. Please note that insurance companies often do not reimburse for missed appointments.

What are the fees for treatment?

90 Minute Initial Psychiatric Evaluation: $425

30 Minute Medication Management with Psychotherapy: $200

55 Minute Medication Management with Psychotherapy (or psychotherapy alone): $270

How do I get my medication refilled?

Prescriptions will be written with enough medication to last until your next appointment. Urgent refill requests may take 48 hours to process.