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Kiddo Psychiatry: Appointment Instructions

For all patients: adults, children, in-person, and virtual

1. Complete Required Items Before Your Appointment

All patients must complete the following within three days of appointment confirmation. 

  • Answer all questionnaires and rating scales
  • Upload a photo ID
  • Upload proof of insurance (if using insurance)
  • Enter a valid credit card

Failure to complete this may result in rescheduling of your appointment. 

2. Timing Expectations (All Appointment Types)
  • Arrive or log in 10 minutes early
  • If you arrive late, the visit still ends at the scheduled time
  • Sessions cannot be extended for late arrival and will likely be rescheduled
3. In-Person Appointment Instructions
  • If you are coming into the office:

    • Bring your photo ID
    • Bring proof of insurance if using insurance
    • Ensure you have a credit card on file for payment (required for all patients)
    • When you arrive, sit in the reception area. Doctor will meet you at your appointment time
    • Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. 
4. Virtual Appointment Instructions

General Requirements

  • Log in 10 minutes early
  • Test your camera, microphone, and audio beforehand
  • You must not be driving during the appointment
  • Stay in a private, quiet location for the entire session

How to Join Your Telehealth Appointment

You can join your Telehealth session using any of the following:

  1. Log in to the patient portal
  2. Click the CHECK-IN link next to your appointment in the patient portal
5. Instructions for Adult Appointments

Adults must follow all general instructions listed below:

  • Be prepared to discuss symptoms clearly
  • Ensure you are in a private location without interruptions
  • Keep your device stationary for the duration of the visit
6. Instructions for Child Appointments
  • Parent and child must remain available on camera as needed
  • The child should be in a quiet, structured environment with minimal distractions
7. Payment Policy

Kiddo Psychiatry requires a credit card on file for all patients.

Private Pay Patients

  • Charged on the day of the appointment

Insurance Patients

  • Copay or coinsurance is charged on the day of the appointment
  • Any remaining balance is charged after insurance processes the claim

Missed Appointments & Cancellations

  • Fees are charged to the card on file
  • Follow the practice’s cancellation policy
8. Communication and Follow-Up
  • Use the patient portal for secure messaging
  • No clinical advice is provided by phone
  • Prescription refill requests require business days’ notice and must be requested via patient portal message. we do not respond to pharmacy requests
  • Visit summaries, receipts, and billing history are available in the patient portal
  • We do not provide emergency or crisis services