Psychiatrist in Albuquerque, NM
Psychiatrists are licensed physicians (MD or DO) who specialize in mental health. They can diagnose complex psychiatric conditions, prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, order lab work, and coordinate care with therapists and primary care providers. Many specialize in specific populations — child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, or forensic psychiatry.
Serving Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Albuquerque Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists 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
Psychiatrists in Albuquerque — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Albuquerque, NM?
You can book a psychiatrist 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 psychiatrist in Albuquerque cost?
A psychiatrist in Albuquerque typically costs $200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 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 psychiatrists in Albuquerque accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists 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 psychiatrist in Albuquerque via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist 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 psychiatrists in Albuquerque treat?
Psychiatrists in Albuquerque commonly treat: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, mood disorders, sleep disorders. A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, prescribes medication, and provides psychiatric evaluations.
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Find a Psychiatrist 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
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Albuquerque →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Albuquerque →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Albuquerque →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Albuquerque →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Albuquerque →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Albuquerque →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Albuquerque →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Albuquerque →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Albuquerque →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Albuquerque →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Albuquerque →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Albuquerque →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists 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 psychiatrist 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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