Appleton Telepsychiatry
Quality medication management from the privacy of your home
Availability in 1-3 weeks
Contact meServing Adults in Ohio
Conditions Commonly Treated
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety
OCD
ABOUT ME
Alyson Appleton, MD - Board-Certified General Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Alyson Appleton has been practicing psychiatry since 2015, after completing residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where she served as chief resident. Prior to that she attended medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine and graduated cum laude from Boston University with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Before starting her solo private telepsychiatry practice, Dr. Appleton worked for a group private practice in Hilliard, OH then took a short break to travel the country with her husband, children, and dogs in an RV. It was an adventure!
Dr. Appleton prides herself on being a relatable psychiatrist with extensive knowledge about psychiatric diagnoses and medications. Family, nutrition, and outdoor activities are important to her. She looks forward to learning what’s important to you.
HOW IT WORKS
- Request an appointment by clicking “New Patient Visit” below.
- Once your appointment is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email.
- You will also receive an email invitation to join ChARM patient portal where you will be able to register and complete a treatment agreement.
- If you are not using in-network insurance benefits, you will be emailed a link to complete payment.
- At the time of your appointment, check in to doxy.me for a video appointment.
FAQS
Do you accept insurance?
Appleton Telepsychiatry accepts the following insurance as payment (i.e. is in-network with): Aetna, Cigna, OhioHealthy, United Healthcare/UMR/Optum. If your insurance company is different, you may access your bill from the patient portal to provide to them for potential reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. Dr. Appleton cannot accept patients who have Medicaid and/or Medicare benefits.
What is the cost of services?
Your initial appointment costs $280 if you do not have in-network insurance benefits. Your follow-up appointments cost $140 if you do not have in-network insurance benefits.
What do I need for a video appointment?
Dependable wi-fi and a device (e.g. smartphone, computer) with audio and video capabilities.
Can I contact Dr. Appleton between appointments?
The patient health portal allows secure messaging between patients and Dr. Appleton.
What do I do if I have an emergency?
Appleton Telepsychiatry is a solo private practice and thus not set up for emergencies. In case of a psychiatric emergency, you will need to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Who is not an appropriate candidate for Appleton Telepsychiatry?
Some examples are those with active addiction, active eating disorder, or needing in-office administration of a long-acting injectable.
Do I need to live in Ohio?
You need to physically be in Ohio for every appointment and will be asked your precise location.
Can I get a controlled substance?
No controlled substances (e.g. Adderall, Ritalin, Klonopin, Xanax, Ambien) will be prescribed as federal law prohibits prescribing of controlled substances over telemedicine. Dr. Appleton does not accept patients regularly being prescribed benzodiazepines (e.g. Klonopin, Xanax) or sedative-hypnotics (e.g. Ambien) from other doctors.
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NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
You have the following rights: Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record, Ask us to correct your medical record, Request confidential communications, Ask us to limit what we use or share, Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared information, Get a copy of this privacy notice, Choose someone to act for you, File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health Human Services Office for Civil Rights if you feel your rights are violated.
You have the right and choice to tell us to share information with your family, close friends or others involved in your care. We never share your information for marketing purposes, sale of your information, or most sharing of psychotherapy notes. We will never share any substance abuse treatment records without your written permission.
We typically use or share your health information to treat you (e.g. share it with other professionals who are treating you), run our organization, and bill for your services (e.g. give information to your health insurance plan so it will pay for your services).
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Our responsibilities: to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, to let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information, to follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it. We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind.