Smink Achila, PMHNP

Smink Achila, PMHNP

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
TX
IMPORTANT: Thriveworks cannot provide services to clients with Medicaid coverage. If you have Medicaid, please contact your plan directly to find an in-network provider. For all other insurance plans, Thriveworks will verify your benefits after you book through Zocdoc. If verification isn't completed before your visit, you'll be charged our self-pay rate of $300 for that session. AFTER YOU BOOK: Complete these steps to avoid cancellation or being switched to self-pay. 1. Check your email for instructions to set up your Thriveworks account. Within your Thriveworks’ account, sign consent forms and add a valid credit card, which will be automatically charged for copays, fees, post-insurance balances, and self-pay amounts. 2. If using insurance, upload clear photos of the front and back of your insurance card. 3. Expect a confirmation call from our team to verify your information and answer questions. CANCELLATION POLICY: Provide 48 hours advance notice to avoid the $135 late cancellation fee. Smink Achila is a PMHNP with over 14 years of experience in mental health. He works with various clients across the life span that have a variety of issues revolving around mental health with the goal of optimizing their functioning in the community. As a Mental Health Practitioner, Smink seeks to evaluate, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan and integrate his knowledge base in mental health to ensure his clients are satisfied with the services that he offers. MEDICATION PRESCRIBING: Thriveworks providers do not prescribe opioid use disorder medications, weight-loss medications, injectable psychiatric medications, long-term benzodiazepines, or sleep medications, though these may be prescribed short-term for existing clients when clinically appropriate. Controlled substances, including ADHD stimulants, are available only in select states.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Smink Achila

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Behavioral Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Smink Achila

IMPORTANT: Thriveworks cannot provide services to clients with Medicaid coverage. If you have Medicaid, please contact your plan directly to find an in-network provider. For all other insurance plans, Thriveworks will verify your benefits after you book through Zocdoc. If verification isn't completed before your visit, you'll be charged our self-pay rate of $300 for that session. AFTER YOU BOOK: Complete these steps to avoid cancellation or being switched to self-pay. 1. Check your email for instructions to set up your Thriveworks account. Within your Thriveworks’ account, sign consent forms and add a valid credit card, which will be automatically charged for copays, fees, post-insurance balances, and self-pay amounts. 2. If using insurance, upload clear photos of the front and back of your insurance card. 3. Expect a confirmation call from our team to verify your information and answer questions. CANCELLATION POLICY: Provide 48 hours advance notice to avoid the $135 late cancellation fee. Smink Achila is a PMHNP with over 14 years of experience in mental health. He works with various clients across the life span that have a variety of issues revolving around mental health with the goal of optimizing their functioning in the community. As a Mental Health Practitioner, Smink seeks to evaluate, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan and integrate his knowledge base in mental health to ensure his clients are satisfied with the services that he offers. MEDICATION PRESCRIBING: Thriveworks providers do not prescribe opioid use disorder medications, weight-loss medications, injectable psychiatric medications, long-term benzodiazepines, or sleep medications, though these may be prescribed short-term for existing clients when clinically appropriate. Controlled substances, including ADHD stimulants, are available only in select states.

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Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Adjustment Disorder
    Anxiety
    Anxiety Disorder
    Depression
    Existential Anxiety
    New Patient Visit
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Sleep Problems
    Adjustment Disorder
    Anxiety
    Anxiety Disorder
    Depression

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • University of Texas, Arlington, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    NPI number

    1437737517

    Patient reviews

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    Overall rating
    5.00
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    What are common reasons for patients to see Smink Achila?

    Smink Achila frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Smink Achila on their profile.

    What languages does Smink Achila speak?

    Smink Achila speaks English.

    How do patients rate Smink Achila in reviews?

    11 patients have reviewed Smink Achila. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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