Why virtual psychiatry works for NYC schedules
New York City employees juggle commutes, shift work, and unpredictable days. Virtual psychiatry removes the travel and waiting room from mental health care: you meet a NY-licensed clinician over secure, HIPAA-compliant video from anywhere private with an internet connection.
Because the visit is telepsychiatry with an in-network participating provider, it is covered under NYCE PPO the same way an in-network office visit would be — typically with a copay.
What you can get online
- A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with a NY-licensed prescriber (typically 45–60 minutes).
- Ongoing medication management with regular follow-up visits (typically 15–30 minutes).
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video visits — no commute, no waiting room.
- Same-week appointments for new patients in nearly all cases.
Your prescriber
Amy Pharr, APRN, PMHNP-C, is a NY-licensed psychiatric clinician who provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for NYCE PPO members. She focuses on personalized treatment planning — finding the right approach for each person with attention to effectiveness and tolerability.
Therapy with the practice’s licensed therapist is available on a self-pay basis and is not billed through NYCE PPO. We will be clear about which services are covered before you book.
Practice statement: East Coast Telepsychiatry is in-network with NYCE PPO and offers same-week access for new patients in nearly all cases. We confirm your coverage and the next available opening during intake.
Where you need to be
You must be physically located in New York State at the time of your visit to see a NY-licensed clinician. Our clinicians are also licensed in additional states — let us know during intake where you will be located so we can confirm availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is virtual psychiatry covered by NYCE PPO?
Yes. Telepsychiatry with an in-network participating provider is covered under NYCE PPO, the same way an in-network office visit is. East Coast Telepsychiatry is in-network, so your visit is typically covered with a copay.
Do I need a referral for a virtual psychiatrist?
No. NYCE PPO does not require a referral to see an in-network behavioral health provider. You can book directly.
How soon can I be seen?
East Coast Telepsychiatry offers same-week appointments for new patients in nearly all cases. After you complete intake and we verify your NYCE PPO coverage, we confirm the next available opening with a NY-licensed clinician.
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Non-affiliation: East Coast Telepsychiatry is an independent telepsychiatry practice that participates in the NYCE PPO network. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NYCE PPO, EmblemHealth, UnitedHealthcare, or the City of New York. Plan names and network details are described for informational purposes only; official plan documents govern your benefits. For authoritative coverage details, contact the number on the back of your member ID card.