Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces and Mesilla, Anthony, Sunland Park — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
PMHNP-BC
$150–$300 per initial evaluation; $80–$180 per follow-up
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Las Cruces Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces Treat
About Las Cruces
Mental Health in Las Cruces
NMSU campus city. Border community. White Sands Missile Range veterans.
Common Questions
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Las Cruces, NM?
You can book a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lyte Psychiatry serving Las Cruces and Doña Ana 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 Las Cruces cost?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatric nurse practitioners are currently accepting new patients in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric nurse practitioner services to patients anywhere in New Mexico, including Las Cruces. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatric nurse practitioners in Las Cruces treat?
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Las Cruces. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Ambetter in Las Cruces →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting BCBS in Las Cruces →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Cigna in Las Cruces →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting UHC in Las Cruces →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Aetna in Las Cruces →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Humana in Las Cruces →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Magellan in Las Cruces →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Tricare in Las Cruces →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Medicare in Las Cruces →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Scott and White in Las Cruces →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Molina in Las Cruces →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Superior in Las Cruces →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Oscar in Las Cruces →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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