
Need a Bariatric Psych Eval?
I accept Florida Blue and Medicare.
For others, please check with your insurance company. You may be able to log in and search for in-network behavioral health / psychologists by zip code. Or may have to call.
FIRST - Complete the Intake. This will automatically be sent to me. You may then text or call me (Dr. Schroder) are we will schedule a 45 minute Zoom appointment -352-372-9797



Cost / co-pay? Please check with your insurance company. Generally I ask for $30 co-pay for Blue Cross. You can mail check or use Venmo.,

@Vincent-Schroder
NEXT - After we talk/text, please download, complete and email me these four forms:
General info: How much? How long? What do I do? Why?
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A psych eval is required by Blue Cross, Medicare and many insurance companies. The reason for this is: “Psychological evaluation of patients before bariatric surgery is a critical step, not only to identify contraindications for surgery, but also — and more so — to better understand their motivation, readiness, behavioral challenges, and emotional factors that may impact their coping and adjustment through surgery and the associated lifestyle changes.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096263/
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The steps are
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Submit your insurance information here, and we’ll check and let you know the cost.
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Complete the Intake. Dr. Schroder will contact you. Or once you've completed the Intake. Thursdays. Usually by Zoom. Dr. Schroder will text/email the Zoom link at the time of the appointment. These generally take an hour.
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After scheduling, before your appointment, patients must complete the four forms below.
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Dr. Schroder will ask about health, personal/family background, education, employment, weight and mental health history.
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He will compile a report generally within 3-7 business days and send this through an encrypted email system directly to the Center for Obesity and Surgical Treatment.
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Please pay your co-pay with Venmo after we’ve scheduled an appointment.
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Dr. Schroder has completed several hundred of these. Most people "pass". Issues that may delay clearance include active substance addition and/or current, major, psychological / behavioral instability. In such cases, patients are required to seek and document appropriate stability and mental health supports.
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Insurances accepted:
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Blue Cross, Medicare,
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Out of pocket varies. To assist you in determining this, please complete this form and allow 7 business days for a response.
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