FAQs

  • a) You will not be charged for cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to the appointment time.

    You can cancel by sending me an email, or leaving me a voice mail. Office Phone can not receive texts

    b) Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance are billed at 100% of the appointment rate.

    c) No-shows or missed appointments are billed at the 100% rate as the scheduled length of time of your visit.

  • As long as its not more than 15 minutes into your appointment, if you are running late, I will still be able to meet with you for the remaining amount of time.

    If you are more than 15 minutes late I consider that a missed appointment.

  • No. You do not need a referral from your PCP to see me.

  • I am licensed only in states of
    OR (Oregon)
    FL (Florida)
    PA (Pennsylvania) and
    VA (Virginia).

    So, my current and future patients have to be physically present in those states

  • Patient are not guaranteed a prescription. Only quality care consistent with the latest evidence-based medicine delivered in an empathetic and professional manner.

    Although psychopharmacology is one of my interests, I believe in less is more. I believe in educating my patients and developing a plan together.

    I am conservative regarding prescribing controlled medications (some sedatives such as alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam, and ADHD medications) due to limitations of telepsychiatry regulations.

  • Accessible Psychiatry is not a part of any insurance panels and does not process requests for insurance reimbursement. As such, we are considered an “out of network” provider for most PPO plans. If you have a health benefits policy that provides mental health coverage, you may be entitled to insurance reimbursement for any provided professional services. You will receive an itemized invoice at the end of each visit to submit to your insurance company if you choose.

    1. How do I submit a claim for out-of-network reimbursement?

    2. How much is my "out-of-network deductible"?

    3. After I meet my deductible, how much can I be reimbursed for a(n):

      a) Initial diagnostic evaluation (CPT Code 99205 +90838, add modifier +95 for telehealth)

      b) Follow up CPT Code 99213+90833, add modifier +95 for telehealth

      c) Follow up CPT Code 99214+90833, add modifier +95 for telehealth

  • The best way to communicate with me is emailing or leaving a voicemail. I usually get back to my patients with in 2 business days. Since email is not a secure form of communication, please do not include personal or sensitive information in your email.

    For current patients, my patient portal is the most secure way to message me.

  • Please limit after-hours phone calls to urgent situations. If your situation is non-urgent, call the office and leave a message; and I will return your call within 24-48 hours. You can also use the patient portal for non-urgent questions.