Telehealth Psychiatry in Kentucky
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (KY) serving all of Kentucky via secure video telehealth. Check current appointment availability. In Kentucky, PMHNPs gained full independent practice authority in 2023 under HB 341. Your Hometown NP provider is licensed by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and can independently evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe psychiatric medications without physician oversight.
PMHNPs in Kentucky
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Dr. Chime Ajiere
Partner DNP specializing in family and psychiatric mental health across all age groups — children, adolescents, and adults.
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Telehealth Psychiatric Care in Kentucky
Kentucky has one of the nation's highest rates of serious mental illness at 6.4% — well above the national average of 5.6% — yet ranks in the bottom 10 states for mental health provider availability, especially in Appalachian Eastern Kentucky.
Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are licensed in Kentucky and see patients via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth — from the comfort of their own home, office, or any private space with an internet connection. Kentucky's telehealth parity law (KRS § 304.17A-138) requires health insurers to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment.
We accept Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Anthem in Kentucky. Self-pay is available at $150 per session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is telehealth psychiatry available in Kentucky?
Yes. Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are licensed in Kentucky and see patients via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth. Kentucky's telehealth parity law (KRS § 304.17A-138) requires health insurers to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment.
What conditions do Hometown NP providers treat in Kentucky?
Our Kentucky providers treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, panic disorder, postpartum depression, and more — via telehealth.
Do providers in Kentucky accept insurance?
Yes. We accept Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Anthem in Kentucky. Self-pay is available at $150/session.
How do I check appointment availability in Kentucky?
Use the scheduling portal to view current options for an initial 60-minute evaluation. For urgent situations, contact us directly rather than waiting for a telehealth appointment.
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