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We are glad you found us and are honored that you are considering working with Robert Schulte, MD, to pursue your goal of greater well-being! Psychiatrists like Robert Schulte, MD, are qualified to use a wide range of therapies that are commonly employed by other mental health practitioners. However, not all psychiatrists choose to use all the therapies available, and we understand that not all clinicians are suitable for everyone's needs. To help you make an informed decision, we have created a brief overview of the most common types of mental health practitioners, along with answers to frequently asked questions about therapy. If, after reading this summary, you feel that a psychiatrist is the right choice for you, we encourage you to call us and discuss how Robert Schulte, MD, can assist you.
While psychiatrists such as Robert Schulte, MD are generally qualified to utilize most therapies commonly employed by other types of mental health practitioners, not all choose to do so and we recognize that not all clinicians are the perfect fit for all needs. For this reason, we have prepared a brief overview.
Our expert administration care team takes charge of appointment management, billing issues, seamless EMR processing, special needs forms, prescription refills, and insurance coverage. Rest assured, we have got you covered!
Jaz is an indispensable member in the administration care team, leveraging her legal technology skills to ensure smooth operations. She coordinates patient appointments, manages complex billing, and oversees EMR processing. Jaz is the primary contact for special needs forms, prescription refills, and insurance issues, handling referral letters with care. Her proactive approach and quick responses to queries greatly enhance our commitment to exceptional patient care.
We are beyond excited to welcome Judi back to the administration care team! Judi is one of the most experienced executive office administrators we know. She's here to lend a helping hand with scheduling appointments, retrieving records, renewing prescriptions, and sorting out any prescription coverage queries you may have. If she can't find a quick fix, Judi will keep at it until she finds a satisfying answer. We are privileged to have Judi back with us, ready to provide her invaluable assistance with confidence and competence.
Ileigha is a vibrant and passionate team member with a deep interest in mental health. As an assistant to Dr. Schulte, she brings an undeniable energy and nurturing spirit to her work, be it handling our phone service or assisting team members across all departments. Ileigha has always been drawn to the medical field, and she translates this passion into the steadfast help she offers to our team and our patients. With her boundless enthusiasm and deep desire to aid others, Ileigha continues to be a valued and respected team member.
A: While there are multiple, some very subtly nuanced, differences between psychologists and psychiatrists, the one that generally has the most significant impact on the average patient's decision-making is that psychiatrists can prescribe medication, whereas psychologists cannot. Additionally, some psychiatrists focus primarily on medication management, leaving psychotherapy to a psychologist or other therapist. Robert Schulte, MD, approaches each client's therapy course individually based on specific needs. While he does enjoy working with clients in psychotherapy, he also believes in collaboration with psychologists and other mental health professionals to maximize the benefit to his clients. He sees both psychotherapy and med-management-only clients on a relatively equal basis.
A: Not necessarily, although this may, for some people be the case.
A: This depends entirely on the individual. Some clients will find that they require intensive, ongoing psychotherapy instead of or in addition to medication, whereas others may have a resolution of symptoms within one visit and proper medication.
A: If your current regiment is working for you and Dr. Schulte sees no contra-indications to staying the course, he will let you know. but the only truly accurate way for him to make that assessment will be an intake evaluation wherein Dr. Schulte has an opportunity to meet you, review your medical history, and " get yp to speed" on your current situation.
A: Generally, no. Occasionally, one of our clients will become disabled, and we will need to fill out paperwork for FMLA or SSD in conjunction with that onset of disability, but this is not common. Moreover, Dr. Schulte, prefers to devote his time to working with patients in his clinical practice. We can refer you to a psychologist or neuropsychologist who can perform appropriate testing.
A: As we no longer have a physical location for our patients to visit, we use a telemedicine platform for our clients to use for every appointment. Feel free to explore how it works by visiting the underlined link below:
Dr. Schulte is always here to help! Should you have any further questions or require further assistance regarding scheduling or payment, please do not hesitate to contact us!
A: For more information, please visit our Policy & Procedures page.
Payment for services is required at the time of your appointment. We accept payment via check & all major credit cards. If you plan to have a third party cover your fees, please make arrangements with our staff in advance. We will provide you with all the necessary documentation to submit a claim to your insurance for reimbursement. The amount you will be reimbursed depends on the type of insurance plan you have and your carrier policies. We encourage you to contact the phone number on the back of your insurance card to know the level at which your company will reimburse you for services of an "out of network" provider. If your insurance carrier reimburses you for our services, we can speak with insurance representative to ensure proper claim submission. Following your visit, we will provide you with a Superbill. which you can fax to your carrier claims department.
Please note, that our services are not reimbursable by Medicare as we have "opted out" of Medicare.
Not all insurance providers cover the advised medication(s) needed. We encourage you to download the underlined link below for prescription discounts.
Dr. Schulte is telemedicine-based. He is licensed in Arizona, California and Massachusetts and prescribes in most other states.
New patient's unknown to Dr. Schulte and some new patients known to Dr. Schulte but with whom he has not had adequate contact to provide a sufficient background to create a framework for further treatment.
Generally, these are new patients with whom Dr. Schulte has already had multiple contact through a family member and on whom he has suffecient background to lay the foundation for further individual work.
Pyschotherapy with or without medication management (talking therapy).
Mini therapy session for the purpose of medication management and routine questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Although we are closed on Wednesdays, we check our email and voicemail throughout the day.
If an in-person appointment is needed, appointments can be arranged for Saturday only.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY FOR CURRENT PATIENTS
For all current patients of Robert Schulte, MD, experiencing an emergency and need to contact him outside of scheduled appointments, please call the office at 480.451.3454 and follow the instructions or TEXT 480.686.4777.
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