New Patients

What To Expect At Your First Appointment

At your first appointment, you will meet with a provider for a thorough evaluation to understand your concerns and symptoms. West Texas Psychiatry utilizes various tests to clarify assessment and reach appropriate diagnosis.​

This form goes through a lot of information some of which you might not feel comfortable discussing in front of your family member, hence the importance of fully completing it prior to meeting with Dr. Pepermintwala or other providers.

Instructions

Please download, print and fill out the forms prior to your first appointment with us. To view the forms linked on this page, you will need Adobe Reader. You may download Adobe Reader for free here. Please bring your completed forms with you to our office at the time of your visit.

Health Insurance Plans

West Texas Psychiatry accepts following major health insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

CIGNA PPO

Coming Soon!!  More Insurance Plans

Fee for Service Clients (Self-Pay)

If your health plan is not accepted or out-of-network, you can still receiveservices cash and credit cards accepted. We will give you a super bill to submit toyour insurance company for reimbursement.

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Diagnostic Evaluation
& Management / Treatment

Initial Evaluation: $400

Follow-up Appointments: $200

(usually scheduled every 1-3 months based on medical need)

Adult Psychiatry Diagnostic Evaluation
& Management / Treatment

Initial Evaluation: $500 Office Visit

Follow-up Appointments: $300

Bi-weekly to monthly urine drug screens required, depending on which controlled substance medication is prescribed.​