Question 1

Will appointments be held in person or via telemedicine?

Accepted Answer

I offer both telemedicine via a HIPAA-compliant platform and in-person evaluations.

Question 2

What should I do in Emergencies?

Accepted Answer

For mental health crises or medical emergencies, please don't wait. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For the crisis line, call or text the National Suicide Lifeline at 988 for immediate help 24/7.

Question 3

Can a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner prescribe medications?

Accepted Answer

In short, yes. According to the Texas Board of Nursing, a licensed and certified APRN can provide medical services such as performing physical examinations, ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic diseases, and prescribing medications and treatments under the delegation and supervision of a Medical Doctor.

Question 4

What services do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Medication management for mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychotic disorders, cognitive disorders, PTSD, and ADHD (non-controlled). As of now, I am only seeing 18 years+

Question 5

Do you provide psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

As a PMHNP, psychotherapy is within my scope of practice. However, I focus on medication management, which encompasses addressing concerns, providing education, and supporting patients in their self-management and situational stressors. It is recommended to establish individual or group psychotherapy with an outside provider.

Question 6

Are discussions confidential?

Accepted Answer

MindRx Psychiatric Consulting is HIPAA compliant, and discussions are confidential, except for any disclosed information regarding your safety or the safety of others.

Question 7

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Mind RX Consulting is in network with the following insurances:
Medicare - Medicaid - RR Medicare - Aetna - Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX - Cigna/Cigna Health - Springs - Humana - Magellan Health - Molina Healthcare - Optum - Ambetter - TriCare - United HealthCare UHC/ UBH - Wellcare - Amerigroup - Wellmed - UMR

(It is your responsibility to verify with your insurance if I am in or out of network and if your plan has behavioral health benefits or a deductible plan.)

If you are paying out of pocket, 60-minute initial evaluations are $285, and 30-minute follow-up appointments are $165. I can also provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

Question 8

What payment am I responsible for?

Accepted Answer

If using insurance, you are responsible for your co-pay amount at the time of visit and any other costs not covered by your insurance, such as a deductible. If out of pocket, you are responsible for the full fee. All patients are responsible for late cancellation/no-show and late arrival fees.

Question 9

What is the cancellation, no-show, or late arrival policy?

Accepted Answer

There is no fee for cancellations made 24 hours before your appointment time. 
Late cancellations after 24 hours will have a $100 fee. 
No shows will have a $150 fee.

If you arrive more than 10 minutes after your appointment time, it will be considered late and will incur a $150 fee. It is essential and in your best interest to arrive on time, as it allows appropriate time with your provider to assess properly and discuss the plan of care.

Question 10

Will you prescribe controlled substances for anxiety, insomnia, or ADHD?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we do not prescribe any controlled substances.

Question 11

Do you provide emotional support animal letters, complete short-term disability, or FMLA paperwork?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we do not provide ESA, short-term, or FMLA paperwork.

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