Your First Psychiatric Evaluation in Florida
Quick facts: first psychiatric evaluation in Florida
- Patient eligibility: Adults 18+ who are physically in Florida during the video visit.
- Clinical team: Board-certified PMHNP-BC clinicians — Alexeis Menendez-Suarez (English and Spanish) and Rosemarie A. Zoet (English).
- Visit length: 60-minute secure video evaluation for new patients and people transferring care.
- Self-pay prices: $139 special initial evaluation (regularly $159); follow-ups $75 for 15 minutes or $100 for 30 minutes.
- Coverage: Self-pay, select commercial plans through Headway, plus Medicare and TRICARE East with Alexeis after plan verification.
- Not guaranteed: A diagnosis, prescription, or specific medication.
Talk through what has been difficult, understand your options, and plan the next step with a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Choose participating insurance or a clear self-pay price.
Is this the right appointment for you?
You do not need to know your diagnosis before asking for help. An initial evaluation is for adults starting psychiatric care, trying to understand symptoms, or continuing treatment with a new provider.
Common reasons to seek care include attention difficulties or ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood or sleep concerns. Visits take place by secure video. You must be physically in Florida during each appointment.
What happens during the 60-minute visit?
- Talk about your concerns. Share what has changed, how it affects daily life, and what you hope care will help you address.
- Review your history. Your provider discusses relevant health history, current medications, previous treatment, and other factors that may affect symptoms.
- Understand your options. Discuss recommendations and next steps, including medication management when clinically appropriate.
An evaluation does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, prescription, or medication. Recommendations depend on your individual assessment.
What should you prepare?
- Complete the requested forms in the secure patient portal.
- Have your medication list and doses, pharmacy information, and available prior records ready.
- Write down your questions, goals, and treatments you have already tried.
- Choose a private space, check your video connection, and have your identification available.
Our first visit guide explains more. Share clinical documents and health information through the secure portal.
Use insurance or choose self-pay
Both providers offer appointments with participating commercial insurance through Headway. Verify your exact plan and estimated cost before booking. For Medicare appointments with Alexeis, contact the practice to verify your plan first.
Initial 60-minute evaluation: $139 special, regularly $159. Medication follow-ups are $75 for 15 minutes or $100 for 30 minutes. These are self-pay fees; your cost with insurance depends on your benefits.
Compare insurance and self-pay options, including provider-specific plan information.
Choose your provider
Alexeis Menendez-Suarez, PMHNP-BC offers adult care in English and Spanish. Rosemarie A. Zoet, PMHNP-BC offers adult care in English. Both are board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners providing evaluations and medication management.
Already taking psychiatric medication? Read about continuing care and medication management.
Questions about your first appointment
Can my appointment be in Spanish?
Do I need an existing diagnosis to book?
How much does the first appointment cost?
Can I transfer care if I already take medication?
TRICARE East with Alexeis: see how to verify your plan before booking.
Take the first step toward care.
Choose your provider and the payment option that fits your needs.