Psychiatrist Accepting Insurance in Miami, Florida & North Carolina
Santana Mental Health Services provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health care for children, teens, and adults, with insurance-friendly access in Miami and through secure telehealth across Florida and North Carolina.
Expert mental health care, covered by insurance.
At Santana Mental Health, we work with leading insurance plans to make high-quality care accessible and affordable. Don’t see your plan listed? Reach out, our team will gladly check your benefits and help you get started.
Psychiatric Care That Works With Your Insurance
Finding a psychiatrist who accepts insurance can be frustrating, especially when you are already dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma, or another mental health concern, which is why Santana Mental Health Services helps patients access care through a clear process for insurance verification, scheduling, evaluation, and follow-up treatment, serving patients in Miami and South Florida while also offering secure telehealth appointments for eligible patients across Florida and North Carolina.
Who This Page Is For
Adults seeking an in-network psychiatrist
Parents seeking care for a child or teen
College students or young adults needing medication management
Patients switching psychiatrists or restarting care
Referring providers (primary care, pediatricians, therapists, schools, hospitals, and other specialties)
Families needing guidance on next steps for evaluation or treatment
Our team can help you understand availability, insurance, and what to expect.
When to Seek Psychiatric Care
Anxiety, panic attacks, constant worry
Depression, low motivation, loss of interest
ADHD (focus, impulsivity, disorganization)
Mood swings, irritability, possible bipolar disorder
Trauma, PTSD, nightmares
OCD (intrusive thoughts, compulsions)
Autism-related emotional or behavioral concerns
Sleep issues tied to mental health
Medication side effects or concerns
Difficulty functioning at school, work, or home
You don’t need severe symptoms, many seek care for diagnosis, medication guidance, or a clearer treatment plan.
How Santana Mental Health Services Helps
We provide coordinated psychiatric evaluations and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Medication management
Follow-up care
Child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry
Addiction psychiatry
Care coordination with providers and families
Telehealth in Florida and North Carolina
Improve access to evidence-based care
Deliver high-quality mental health treatment
We aim to support patients and families with clear, consistent, and compassionate care throughout the treatment process.
What to Expect
When you begin care with Santana Mental Health Services, you can expect a structured and supportive process designed to help you feel informed and comfortable. From your first contact through ongoing treatment, our team will guide you through scheduling, insurance verification, evaluation, and follow-up care, ensuring you understand each step and have the opportunity to ask questions along the way.
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Patients, parents, or referring providers can contact our team to request an appointment. Our staff will gather basic information and help determine the appropriate next step.
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Before your appointment, our team can help verify your insurance benefits. Verification may include reviewing whether Santana Mental Health Services is in-network with your plan, checking mental health benefits, and estimating patient responsibility when available.
Insurance verification is not a guarantee of payment, but it helps reduce surprises and gives patients a clearer understanding of their coverage.
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You will receive digital intake forms that must be completed before your first appointment can be confirmed. These forms help our providers understand your symptoms, medical history, current medications, prior treatment, and treatment goals.
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During the first appointment, your provider will review your concerns, history, symptoms, functioning, and treatment options. The goal is to understand what is happening and create a practical treatment plan.
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Your treatment plan may include medication, therapy recommendations, lifestyle considerations, coordination with other providers, follow-up appointments, referrals when needed, and may also include lab work or other testing as part of a comprehensive approach to treatment.
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Psychiatric treatment often works best with regular follow-up. Best practices typically include at least monthly follow-up appointments for medication management and monitoring of side effects, although visits may be scheduled more frequently depending on your level of care and clinical needs.
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Santana Mental Health Services works with several major insurance plans and uses multiple digital tools to help verify insurance benefits and provide patients with an overview of their mental health coverage before starting care.
Insurance participation may vary by provider, plan type, location, service, and state. Some plans may require referrals, prior authorization, or specific telehealth rules. While our team will review your benefits and explain any known patient responsibility before your appointment whenever possible, we always recommend that patients contact their insurance provider directly to confirm that their specific plan includes behavioral health benefits.
Patients are encouraged to contact our office directly so we can help verify current insurance eligibility and appointment options.
Expert care, no matter what you're facing.
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Depression & Low Mood
Persistent sadness, lack of motivation, poor sleep, or changes in appetite.
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Generalized Anxiety
Excessive worrying, physical tension, restlessness, or racing thoughts.
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ADHD & Focus Issues
Difficulty concentrating, completing tasks, or staying organized at school, work, or home.
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Panic Attacks
Sudden episodes of intense fear, shortness of breath, heart racing, or chest pain.
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Bipolar Disorder
Mood swings ranging from depression to high energy or impulsivity that affect functioning.
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PTSD & Trauma
PTSD and trauma can cause intrusive memories, avoidance, mood changes, hypervigilance, nightmares, and difficulty feeling safe after a distressing experience.
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Sleep Disturbances
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested.
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Substance Use Disorders
Ongoing use of alcohol, cannabis, or stimulants—offering treatment and relapse prevention.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Comprehensive evaluations, ADOS testing, and support for children and adolescents.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts or urges and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals used to reduce anxiety or prevent feared outcomes.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Suboxone, Vivitrol, and other options for opioid or alcohol use disorders.
For Referring Providers
Santana Mental Health Services accepts referrals from primary care providers, pediatricians, therapists, schools, hospitals, and community partners.
Our team includes highly trained psychiatric providers, including double and triple board-certified psychiatrists as well as psychiatric nurse practitioners who are directly supervised by Dr. Santana. We understand that patients often need timely psychiatric access, medication evaluation, diagnostic clarification, or coordinated care, and our experienced team can assist with scheduling, insurance verification, and communication when appropriate releases are in place.
Frequently asked questions
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Santana Mental Health Services works with several major insurance plans. Coverage depends on your specific plan, provider network, location, service type, and eligibility at the time of the appointment. Our team can help verify your benefits before scheduling.
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We accept all major commercial insurance plans as well as Medicare plans, including United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, AvMed, and Curative.
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Yes. Santana Mental Health Services provides in-person services in South Miami and serves patients throughout Miami-Dade and surrounding South Florida communities, as well as telehealth services throughout the state of Florida and North Carolina.
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Yes. We offer secure telehealth appointments for eligible patients across Florida when clinically appropriate and allowed by the patient’s insurance plan.
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Yes. Santana Mental Health Services offers telehealth psychiatric care for eligible patients in North Carolina. Availability may depend on provider licensing, service type, and insurance coverage.
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Yes. Our clinical team provides psychiatric services for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. For minor patients, parental or legal guardian involvement is mandatory, and we may request proof of parental or guardianship.
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Yes. We welcome referrals from therapists, primary care providers, pediatricians, hospitals, schools, and other healthcare professionals. With proper consent, we can coordinate care when clinically appropriate, as this reflects best practices and helps improve patient outcomes.
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No. We make every effort to verify all insurance benefits prior to the initial appointment and up to 72 hours before subsequent follow-up visits. However, benefits vary by payer and plan, and final coverage determinations are made by the insurance provider after claims are processed, with applicable copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance applied.
Request an Appointment
If you are looking for a psychiatrist accepting insurance in Miami, Florida, or North Carolina, Santana Mental Health Services can help you understand your options and take the next step toward care.
Contact our office today to request an appointment or verify insurance benefits.