Do I have to have brain damage or a medical condition to see Dr. Emick? No! While Dr. Emick’s training and experience extends beyond that of a general psychologist or counselor, she still sees many patients who do not have brain damage or a serious medical condition.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emick accept? Dr. Emick accepts most major insurance plans, with the exception of Medicaid, STAR plans, CHIP plans, Exchange plans, Tricare, Tricare for Life, ChampVA, Medicare advantage plans, Magellan, and HMOs.
Are early morning appointments available? Dr. Emick schedules appointments as early as 7:30 AM.
Are evening appointments available? Except under extenuating circumstances, Dr. Emick does not see patients after 6:00 PM.
Are weekend appointments available? No
Can Dr. Emick evaluate or treat children? No
Does Dr. Emick speak Spanish? ¡No!
Does Dr. Emick offer telemedicine? Dr. Emick offers telehealth appointments on a case-by-case basis as appropriate, and in keeping with insurance plan limitations. She has been granted authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Her Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology mobility number is 6072. For information on how to verify a mobility number, please call (888) 201-6360 or click here. Dr. Emick’s competence to provide telehealth services has been certified by the PSYPACT Commission, National Register of Health Service Psychologists, and The Trust.
What telemedicine platform does Dr. Emick use? Doxy.me
Is Dr. Emick a Christian? Dr. Emick is trained to treat patients from a wide variety of religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. If you feel that you must be treated by a healthcare provider who shares your religion, we recommend that you contact your place of worship for referral to such a provider.
How old is Dr. Emick? Dr. Emick is a card-carrying member of Generation X.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emick accept? Dr. Emick accepts most major insurance plans, with the exception of Cigna, Humana, Magellan, Medicaid, Amerigroup plans, STAR plans, CHIP plans, Tricare, Tricare for Life, ChampVA, Medicare advantage plans, and HMOs. Prior to your appointment, staff will verify your benefits and eligibility to ensure that Dr. Emick is an in-network provider for your plan, and that the treatment procedures for which you were referred or that you have requested are covered under your plan.
Does Dr. Emick offer income-based sliding scale fee plans? No
Does Dr. Emick offer payment plans? No
What is Dr. Emick’s NPI number? 1063596005
Can Dr. Emick write prescriptions? Current Texas law does not allow licensed psychologists to write prescriptions even if, like Dr. Emick, they have received formal training in psychopharmacology. However, Dr. Emick is happy to coordinate your care with your physician.
How do I request records? Click here to access the Authorization to Release or Exchange Information Form. Once the completed form has been received and it is determined that the requested information exists and can be released, your records will be sent within fifteen days.
Does Dr. Emick have a CV? Here is Dr. Emick’s abbreviated CV. If, after reading it, you feel you need additional information, please call the office. Abbreviated Vitae
