Please Visit website: https://comprehensivepsychiatry.net/. 

Then Click on “Request an appointment “. You can directly book an appointment by clicking on the “Appointment Request” button below.

Please be aware that we are out-of-network and do not participate in any insurance plans. However, we can provide you with the receipts necessary if you choose to submit to your insurance. You may want to contact your insurance company to verify your mental health benefits prior to engaging in treatment.

Submitting Claims: After your appointment you will need to submit a medical claim form to your insurance company for reimbursement. You can typically find the form and submission instructions on your insurance company’s website. Do not check the assignment box. Complete the claim form with all required information and attach a copy of your receipt from Comprehensive Psychiatry. Mail these documents to your insurance company’s claims address.

Telepsychiatry, also known as e-psychiatry, is the application of telemedicine in psychiatry. As of 2013, telepsychiatry has been the most successful of all the telemedicine applications to date, as it typically only needs adequate video conferencing equipment between the patient and the psychiatrist. Through the mobile app, you can see a psychiatrist face-to-face from the privacy and comfort of your own home to address common behavioral health challenges. Psychiatrists are different than therapists in that they have the ability to prescribe medications for the treatment of diagnosed mental disorders.

An online psychiatry session is essentially the same as an office visit, but more convenient since you are seen from the location of your choosing, eliminating the need for travel. During the visit you will be asked about your current emotional symptoms, potential factors contributing to these symptoms, and the change in any symptoms compared to the last visit. Using all this information, Dr. Akram will develop a thorough assessment and treatment plan. This will be an ongoing conversation and as he gets to know you better over time, the plan can change as your needs change.

Yes, it is of utmost importance to maintain patient privacy and keep information secure. The technology used is via a private, secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that allows you to safely and confidentially consult with me online. All forms submitted are HIPAA compliant.

A patient would see a psychiatrist for medication management and a psychologist for talk therapy. Sometimes the best form of treatment is a combination of both talk therapy and medication management. Psychiatrists and therapists are each able to evaluate a person to determine whether one or both treatment approaches are necessary, and can make recommendations based on their assessment.

Unfortunately, unless it’s an emergency, I can only see patients who are located in VA, DC, MD, IL & CA.