Frequently Asked Questions

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If I send a new patient appointment request today, when can I expect to get an appointment?

  • If you use our webform or send us an email, our practice will reach out to you within 1 business day to schedule your appointment
  • We believe all patients should be able to see their doctor within 3 weeks from the initial request. The vast majority of our new patients get an appointment within 3 weeks.

What conditions do you treat?

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peripartum Depression
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Tics & Tourettes Disorder
  • Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Women’s Mental Health

 

To learn view all of the conditions we treat, please click here.

Do you offer in-person visits?

  • Yes, please use the appointment request webform to request an appointment or call us at 813-337-7577 or email us at info@floridafp.com to request an in-person appointment.

Do you offer virtual/telehealth/telemedicine visits?

  • Yes, we offer virtual visits across the state of Florida.
  • There is no difference in cost between in-person and virtual visits.
  • Please use the appointment request webform to request an appointment or call us at 813-337-7577 or email us at info@floridafp.com to request a virtual appointment.

Do you accept insurance?

  • Florida Family Psychiatry is not contracted with any insurance payers including Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Even though we are not in-network with your insurance, your insurance may allow you to see Dr. Linek as an “out of network” physician and seek “out of network” reimbursement.
  • Insurance companies do not adequately allow the extensive amount of time, detail, and flexibility it often takes to complete a comprehensive psychiatric or Functional Medicine assessment and discuss options for treatment.
  • Dr. Linek has established her practice to provide more detailed care, better accessibility, and longer visits than are generally available in insurance models.

Can I submit the bill to my insurance?

  • For those with private insurance, you may request an itemized invoice (superbill) at checkout which you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.
  • Many PPO plans reimburse a percentage of out-of-network visit costs. Depending on your policy, you may receive up to 75% reimbursement for the out-of-network charges.
  • Your insurance company can inform you of the amount they reimburse you for out-of-network care.

What is your controlled substance policy?

  • Controlled prescription medications are subject to federal and state laws as well as standard-of-care prescribing practices. If medications are not used carefully, the patient can have side effects, become addicted to them, or overdose on them. An overdose can cause death. Because of these dangers, it is important for the patient or guardian to understand the rules for using these medicines. Patients receiving controlled substances will sign a document that they understand our policy for prescribing these medicines.
  • The patient must attend follow-up appointments as directed.
  • No extra or early refills will be issued for any reason, including if the controlled substance medications are lost.
  • If you use our webform or send us an email, our practice will reach out to you within 1 business day to schedule your appointment
  • We believe all patients should be able to see their doctor within 2 weeks from the initial request. The vast majority of our new patients get an appointment within a week.
  • If our practice is the right practice for you, you will get an appointment within 2 weeks.
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peripartum Depression
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Tics & Tourettes Disorder
  • Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Women’s Mental Health

 

To learn view all of the conditions we treat, please click here.

  • Yes, please use the appointment request webform to request an appointment or call us at 813-337-7577 or email us at info@floridafp.com to request an in-person appointment.
  • Yes, we offer virtual visits across the state of Florida.
  • There is no difference in cost between in-person and virtual visits.
  • Please use the appointment request webform to request an appointment or call us at 813-337-7577 or email us at info@floridafp.com to request a virtual appointment.
  • Florida Family Psychiatry is not contracted with any insurance payers including Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Even though we are not in-network with your insurance, your insurance may allow you to see Dr. Linek as an “out of network” physician and seek “out of network” reimbursement.
  • Insurance companies do not adequately allow the extensive amount of time, detail, and flexibility it often takes to complete a comprehensive psychiatric or Functional Medicine assessment and discuss options for treatment.
  • Dr. Linek has established her practice to provide more detailed care, better accessibility, and longer visits than are generally available in insurance models.
  • For those with private insurance, you may request an itemized invoice (superbill) at checkout which you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.
  • Many PPO plans reimburse a percentage of out-of-network visit costs. Depending on your policy, you may receive up to 75% reimbursement for the out-of-network charges.
  • Your insurance company can inform you of the amount they reimburse you for out-of-network care.
  • Controlled prescription medications are subject to federal and state laws as well as standard-of-care prescribing practices. If medications are not used carefully, the patient can have side effects, become addicted to them, or overdose on them. An overdose can cause death. Because of these dangers, it is important for the patient or guardian to understand the rules for using these medicines. Patients receiving controlled substances will sign a document that they understand our policy for prescribing these medicines.
  • The patient must attend follow-up appointments as directed.
  • No extra or early refills will be issued for any reason, including if the controlled substance medications are lost.