Psychiatrists That Accept Medicaid in Florida
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Psychiatric Care for Florida Medicaid Members
One Stop Psychiatry accepts Florida Medicaid. Children, teens and adults with Medicaid can see our psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners for evaluations, medication management, ADHD care and Suboxone treatment.
Most people with Florida Medicaid get their benefits through a Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) plan. We accept Sunshine Health, Carelon and other Florida Medicaid plans. The plan name is on your card. Call us with it and we will confirm your coverage. Visits are at our Fort Lauderdale office or by telehealth anywhere in Florida.
Care Covered Under Your Medicaid Plan
Mental health visits are part of most Medicaid plans. Here is what we offer.
Your managed care plan sets the rules for referrals and approvals. Our staff check these before your first visit, so you are not caught off guard.
How to Book With Medicaid
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.
Read more about the insurance we accept.
Using Your Coverage
1. Contact us
Request an appointment online or call (754) 270-6322. Have your Medicaid card and your managed care plan card 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. Some Medicaid plans need a referral or approval for certain services; we will tell you what yours requires.
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 accept Sunshine Health?
Yes. We accept Sunshine Health, Carelon and other Florida Medicaid plans. We confirm your coverage before the first visit.
Do you accept Florida Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Florida Medicaid. Call us with your plan card and we will confirm your coverage before the first visit.
Which Medicaid plan do I have?
Most Florida Medicaid members are in a Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plan. The plan name and member ID are on your card.
Can my child see a psychiatrist with Medicaid?
Yes. We see children, teens and adults. A parent or guardian joins visits for minors.
Does Medicaid cover telehealth psychiatry?
Florida Medicaid plans generally cover telehealth mental health visits. We confirm your plan’s rules.
Do you offer Suboxone treatment with Medicaid?
Yes, when a provider decides it is appropriate after an evaluation. Call (754) 270-6322 to get started.
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.