Psychiatric Medication Management in Fort Lauderdale and by Telehealth
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Ongoing Psychiatric Medication Care for Children, Teens and Adults
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing care in which a licensed provider evaluates your symptoms, reviews your current and past medications, and adjusts your treatment plan over regular follow-up visits. The goal is treatment that works for you, with side effects watched closely. We also manage older medicines like amitriptyline. Your provider may also review medicines such as gabapentin that other doctors prescribed.
One Stop Psychiatry provides medication management for children age 6 and older, teens and adults at our Fort Lauderdale office at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, and by telehealth anywhere in Florida. In-home visits are also available as a concierge service.
Same-day appointments may be available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, when we accept your insurance. Call (754) 270-6322 and our staff will verify your coverage before your visit.
Curious about a specific drug? See the medications we manage, including sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro), bupropion (Wellbutrin), trazodone quetiapine (Seroquel), plus venlafaxine, mirtazapine, lamotrigine, lithium and lurasidone (Latuda).
What Happens at Your First Medication Management Visit
Your first visit is a psychiatric evaluation. Your provider will typically:
- Ask about your current symptoms and how they affect home, school, work and relationships
- Review your mental health, medical and family history
- Go over every medication you take now or have tried before, including what helped and any side effects
- Discuss treatment options, including whether medication is appropriate, and the possible benefits and risks
- Agree on a plan and a follow-up schedule with you
Medication is prescribed only when your provider decides it is clinically appropriate. Treatment can also include therapy and other supports.
What to Bring
- Photo ID and insurance card
- A list of current medications, doses and supplements
- Names of medications you have tried before, if you know them
- Your pharmacy name and location
- Records from previous psychiatric providers, if you have them
A parent or guardian should attend appointments for children and teens.
Follow-Up Visits and Prescriptions
Your provider sets how often you are seen. Follow-up visits are used to check how you are responding, review side effects, and adjust doses or medications when needed.
- Plan ahead. Schedule your next visit before your medication runs out.
- Prescriptions are not automatic. Continuing or changing a prescription depends on your provider’s assessment.
- Problems between visits. If you have side effects or are about to run out, call (754) 270-6322. Same-day appointments may be available during business hours.
Conditions We Treat With Medication Management
Our providers manage medication for conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, PTSD, schizophrenia and OCD, as well as medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. If ADHD has not been diagnosed yet, start with an ADHD assessment.
Long-acting injections
Some medicines come as a shot that lasts a week to several months. We give them at our Fort Lauderdale office, including Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy, Haldol Decanoate, Sublocade, Brixadi and Vivitrol. Learn about long-acting injections.
Getting Started: Ages, Providers, Insurance and Next Steps
Who We See
We care for children age 6 and older, teens and adults. A parent or guardian takes part in appointments for patients under 18. Our staff match each patient with a provider who treats their age group and concerns.
Who You May See
Medication management is provided by psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. Providers whose profiles describe medication management include Muhammad Nawaz, APRN, PMHNP-BC, whose focus includes clozapine and long-acting injectable medications; Michelle Koval, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner; Heather Brathwaite, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC; and Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DO, who focuses on children, adolescents and college-age patients. Meet all of our providers.
Insurance and Payment
Office and telehealth medication management visits are covered when your insurance plan covers them. Coverage depends on your individual plan, so our staff contact you to verify your insurance before your appointment is confirmed. In-home visits are not covered by insurance; our staff explain the fee before scheduling. See the insurance plans we accept.
What Happens After You Request an Appointment
- Send a request. Request an appointment online or call (754) 270-6322, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Our staff contact you. We usually call back the same business day. Requests sent after hours are returned the next business day.
- Insurance check. Staff verify your insurance or explain payment options before anything is scheduled.
- Intake packet. Staff send your intake packet to complete before the visit.
- Confirmation. Staff confirm your appointment time and whether your visit will be at our Fort Lauderdale office or by telehealth.
Your appointment is confirmed only after our staff confirm the time and location or visit format with you. Request a medication management appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer my medication care to One Stop Psychiatry?
Yes. Request an appointment and bring your current medication list and any records. Your new provider will complete an evaluation before continuing or changing your medications.
Can medication management be done by telehealth?
Yes. Visits can be done by secure video for patients who are in Florida at the time of the visit, or in person at our Fort Lauderdale office.
Will I be prescribed medication?
Not automatically. Your provider recommends medication only when it is clinically appropriate and will discuss options, benefits and risks with you.
What if I am about to run out of my medication?
Call (754) 270-6322 as early as possible. Same-day appointments may be available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Learn more about same-day appointments.
Does insurance cover medication management?
Office and telehealth visits are covered when your plan covers them. Our staff verify your insurance before confirming your appointment. In-home visits are not covered by insurance.
In a crisis? Our appointments are not emergency care. If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Who You'll See
Your care is with our team of physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. Visits are available in 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.