The First Appointment
The first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation. It is an opportunity for you and Dr. Palmer to decide if you can work together. If Dr. Palmer determines that she is not the best person to treat your problem she will help you find someone who is.
New Sheppard Pratt Forms
All patients new to Sheppard Pratt are asked to please:
- Read and fill out the 2024 Outpatient Forms Packet forms.
- Read the Good Faith Estimates FAQ.
- Read and fill out the Authorization for Releases of Protected Health and/or Academic Information”
If you are a new patient or an existing patient who has not yet filled out these documents, please email the completed documents to SMaxwell@sheppardpratt.org. The Sheppard Pratt rate sheet applies to new patients only. Existing patients will continue with the rates listed here.
Insurance Reimbursement
Dr. Palmer does not participate with any insurance plans. She will provide a statement for fees paid at each visit that you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement. Please note that reimbursement amounts vary among insurance plans and only apply to plans with out-of-network psychiatry benefits.