Telehealth Psychiatry in Rhode Island
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (RI) serving all of Rhode Island via secure video telehealth. Check current appointment availability. In Rhode Island, PMHNPs hold full independent practice authority under the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act (RIGL § 5-34-49). Your Hometown NP provider is licensed by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education with full autonomous prescribing authority.
PMHNPs in Rhode Island
1 provider found
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 Rhode Island
Despite its small size, Rhode Island has significant mental health access disparities between urban Providence and the state's rural communities. Average wait times for new psychiatric appointments have exceeded 10 weeks in recent years.
Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are licensed in Rhode Island and see patients via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth — from the comfort of their own home, office, or any private space with an internet connection. Rhode Island law (RIGL § 27-18-77) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health benefit applies to your Hometown NP appointment.
We accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare in Rhode Island. Self-pay is available at $150 per session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is telehealth psychiatry available in Rhode Island?
Yes. Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are licensed in Rhode Island and see patients via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth. Rhode Island law (RIGL § 27-18-77) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health benefit applies to your Hometown NP appointment.
What conditions do Hometown NP providers treat in Rhode Island?
Our Rhode Island providers treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, panic disorder, postpartum depression, and more — via telehealth.
Do providers in Rhode Island accept insurance?
Yes. We accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare in Rhode Island. Self-pay is available at $150/session.
How do I check appointment availability in Rhode Island?
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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