Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Albuquerque, NM
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who hold a master's or doctoral degree and board certification (PMHNP-BC). They can independently diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe psychiatric medications, provide therapy, and manage ongoing psychiatric care — often with shorter wait times and greater telehealth availability than psychiatrists.
Serving Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
PMHNP-BC
$150–$300 per initial evaluation; $80–$180 per follow-up
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Albuquerque Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Albuquerque Treat
About Albuquerque
Mental Health in Albuquerque
NM's largest city. High behavioral health need. Significant unhoused population and substance use rates.
Common Questions
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Albuquerque — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Albuquerque, NM?
You can book a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lyte Psychiatry serving Albuquerque and Bernalillo County — same-week appointments available via telehealth or in-person in the Dallas area. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
What does a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Albuquerque cost?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner in Albuquerque typically costs $150–$300 per initial evaluation; $80–$180 per follow-up. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there psychiatric nurse practitioners in Albuquerque accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatric nurse practitioners are currently accepting new patients in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Albuquerque via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric nurse practitioner services to patients anywhere in New Mexico, including Albuquerque. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatric nurse practitioners in Albuquerque treat?
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Albuquerque commonly treat: depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, mood disorders, stress. An advanced practice nurse specializing in mental health who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and provide psychiatric care.
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Find a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Accepting Your Insurance in Albuquerque
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Albuquerque. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Ambetter in Albuquerque →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting BCBS in Albuquerque →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Cigna in Albuquerque →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting UHC in Albuquerque →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Aetna in Albuquerque →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Humana in Albuquerque →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Magellan in Albuquerque →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Tricare in Albuquerque →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Medicare in Albuquerque →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Scott and White in Albuquerque →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Molina in Albuquerque →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Superior in Albuquerque →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Oscar in Albuquerque →New Mexico has a critical shortage of mental health providers — over 75% of NM counties are federally designated mental health professional shortage areas. HRSA Shortage Areas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of New Mexico. See the cost of psychiatric nurse practitioner visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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