Psychiatrists That Take UnitedHealthcare and Optum
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Psychiatry for UnitedHealthcare and Optum Members
One Stop Psychiatry is in network with UnitedHealthcare and with Optum, which manages mental health benefits for many UnitedHealthcare plans. If your card lists Optum or United Behavioral Health for mental health, you can still book with us.
See a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner at our Fort Lauderdale office, or by telehealth from anywhere in Florida.
Care Covered Under Your UnitedHealthcare Plan
Mental health visits are part of most UnitedHealthcare plans. Here is what we offer.
UnitedHealthcare has employer, individual and Medicare Advantage plans. We confirm which one you have and what it covers before your visit.
How to Book With UnitedHealthcare
Psychiatric evaluations
A full first visit to understand your symptoms, history and goals, and to agree on a diagnosis and plan.
Medication management
Ongoing medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia and other conditions.
ADHD assessment and treatment
ADHD assessments and ADHD treatment for children, teens and adults.
Therapy
Therapy with the licensed therapist in our Fort Lauderdale office.
Suboxone treatment
Suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder, including by telehealth, when a provider decides it is appropriate.
See all insurance plans we accept.
Using Your Coverage
1. Contact us
Request an appointment online or call (754) 270-6322. Have your UnitedHealthcare card (check the back for the mental health phone number) ready.
2. We check your benefits
Our staff confirm that your plan is active and tell you about any copay, deductible or approval before the first visit. If your plan needs prior approval for a service, we will handle the request with you.
3. Choose how to be seen
Come to our office at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, or have a secure video visit from anywhere in Florida.
What to Have Ready
- Your insurance card (front and back)
- A photo ID
- A list of the medicines you take
Why Patients Choose One Stop Psychiatry
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, plus a licensed therapist in the office
- More than 10 years caring for South Florida patients
- Care for children, teens and adults
- Visits in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Hindi
- Rated 4.7 stars from more than 100 Google reviews
Not sure whether your plan is one we take? Call (754) 270-6322 and we will look it up with you. We also accept Aetna, Florida Blue (BCBS), Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Tricare, Medicare and Medicaid, and offer sliding-scale self-pay rates.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take UnitedHealthcare?
Yes. We are in network with UnitedHealthcare and Optum. We verify your plan before your first visit.
What is Optum?
Optum manages mental health benefits for many UnitedHealthcare plans. If your card mentions Optum for behavioral health, we can still see you.
Does UnitedHealthcare cover telehealth psychiatry?
Most plans cover mental health visits by video. We confirm your telehealth benefits for you.
Do you treat ADHD with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes. We offer ADHD assessments and treatment for children, teens and adults.
How soon can I be seen?
Same-day appointments are often available. Call (754) 270-6322.
Who You'll See
Your care is with our team of physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. Between them, they speak English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Hindi. Our staff can help you choose someone who's a good fit.
Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DOPsychiatrist
Dr. Murtaza Ali, DOAddiction specialist and family physician
Dr. Heather Brathwaite, PhD, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitioner
Michelle KovalPsychiatric nurse practitioner. Speaks Russian
Neal Fouke, PAPsychiatric physician assistant
Muhammad Nawaz, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitioner. Speaks Urdu and HindiRequest an Appointment
Tell us how to reach you. Our team calls back the same business day, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Your appointment is confirmed once staff call you to set the time and place.
Prefer to talk to someone? Call (754) 270-6322.
Our Office
3015 N Ocean Blvd, Ste C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Phone: (754) 270-6322. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Video visits are available anywhere in Florida. Directions and parking.