FAQ:
- What is a psychiatrist?
- A psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor who specializes in mental health. To become a psychiatrist you must complete undergraduate education, followed by four years of medical school, and four years of dedicated clinical psychiatry residency training. During this training a psychiatrist spends nearly a decade getting experience in all specialties in medicine allowing for a well rounded approach. This includes interpretation of labs and imaging that may impact ongoing mental health conditions. During residency, psychiatrist receive four dedicated years of supervised practice where they learn about psychiatric medications and conduct psychotherapy. A psychiatrist differs from a psychologist as psychologists only provide therapy and do not go to medical school and do not prescribe medications. Psychiatrists are responsible for treatment planning and coordinating with other providers such as physicians from other specialties and psychologists when needed.
- What treatment and services do you offer?
- Adult ADHD
- Anxiety
- Agoraphobia
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Insomnia
- Nightmares
- Restless leg syndrome
- Trauma
- Body dysmorphia
- Binge eating disorder (BED)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Tic disorders and Tourrettes
- Substance use and related disorders
- Cognitive disorders
- FMLA for mental health conditions
- Reasonable accommodations for mental health conditions
- Second opinions
- Please see Populations Served & Conditions Treated for additional information.
- What services and conditions are not offered or treated by Tampa Psychiatric Care?
- Patients under the age of 18 years old
- Actively suicidal/homicidal patients
- Urgent psychiatric services
- Medical cannabis
- Forensics evaluations including:
- Child custody services
- Disability claims
- Guardianship evaluations
- Workers compensation claims
- Fitness for duty
- Emotional support animals
- Schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders
- Developmental disorders
- Elimination disorders
- Paraphilic disorders
- Do you accept insurance?
- Tampa Psychiatric Care is not contracted with any insurance payers including Medicare and Medicaid at this time.
- If you have health insurance you may be able to submit your bill from Dr. Spurling as an out of network physician and seek out of network reimbursement.
- What can I expect my treatment to cost?
- At current rates the initial evaluation is $300 and subsequent follow up visits are $150. Follow up visit frequency can vary based on the patient’s needs. If the patient is on a controlled substance they must have a follow up visit every three months which would result in a total cost of $600 per year (or $750 during the first year).
- How do I schedule a new appointment?
- To schedule a new appointment, please call 813-686-6807 or email info@TampaPsychiatricCare.com requesting a call. Appointment requests are generally answered within 1-2 business days and often scheduled with in 2 weeks of the request. Initial appointments are usually approximately 60 minutes in length and a follow up treatment plan will be determined during this appointment. If medications are indicated they are generally started at this initial visit.
- How do I pay for my appointment?
- Payment to Tampa Psychiatric Care is outlined in the Services & Fees section. Credit cards, checks, and cash are accepted for services. Payment must be submitted prior to rendering of any services and 20% of the initial evaluation fee ($60) is due to reserve an appointment time for your initial evaluation.
- Do you offer video/virtual visits?
- Most visits are conducted virtually via telehealth using HIPPA compliant software that is designed for use on the video camera on your cellphone or computer for your convenience. One time in person physical examinations may be required prior to prescribing of controlled substances when indicated as outlined in the Ryan Haight Act of 2008.
- Do you offer psychotherapy services?
- Dr. Spurling is trained in a variety of therapy modalities and actively conducts cognitive behavioral, insight oriented, exposure, and supportive therapy interventions. These interventions are often provided during medication management follow visits. Dr. Spurling does not provide psychodynamic psychotherapy, but does actively assist in referral to appropriate psychologists and counselors when needed.
- What do I do if I have an emergency?
- If you are having a mental health or medical emergency, please call 911 or present to the nearest emergency department.
- Please also see Emergency & Crisis Links for additional resources.
