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Telehealth Psychiatry in New York

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (NY) serving all of New York via secure video telehealth. Check current appointment availability. New York nurse practitioner practice requirements depend on the clinician's qualifying experience and the requirements that apply to their practice. Hometown NP clinicians serving New York patients are licensed by the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions and practice in accordance with the requirements applicable to their credentials and experience. In New York, Hometown NP does business as HOMETOWN NP IN PSYCHIATRY PLLC.

PMHNPs in New York

1 provider found
Dr. Chime Ajiere

Dr. Chime Ajiere

DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BCDoctor of Nursing Practice (Partner)

Partner DNP specializing in family and psychiatric mental health across all age groups — children, adolescents, and adults.

AnxietyDepressionADHD+5 more
AL, AK +38
⏱ 10+ yrs exp
Accepting new patients
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Telehealth Psychiatric Care in New York

Despite having more mental health providers than most states, New York City's demand so thoroughly overwhelms supply that average waits for new outpatient psychiatric appointments exceed 4 months. Upstate New York faces rural shortage areas with no local psychiatric prescribers.

Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are licensed in New York and see patients via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth — from the comfort of their own home, office, or any private space with an internet connection. New York's telehealth parity law (NY Ins. Law § 3217-k) requires health insurance plans 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, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, and 1 more plans in New York. Self-pay is available at $175 per session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is telehealth psychiatry available in New York?

Yes. Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are licensed in New York and see patients via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth. New York's telehealth parity law (NY Ins. Law § 3217-k) requires health insurance plans 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 New York?

Our New York providers treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, panic disorder, postpartum depression, and more — via telehealth.

Do providers in New York accept insurance?

Yes. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum in New York. Self-pay is available at $175/session.

How do I check appointment availability in New York?

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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