Frequently Asked Questions
Appointments and Services
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How soon can I make an appointment?
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I typically have a waiting list of a couple weeks. For absolute emergencies, I can often make scheduling adjustments to see patients in crisis.
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Are there any forms I should fill out prior to the appointment?
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Yes there is minimal paperwork. You can find them here or fill them out in the office ten minutes before your first appointment.
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What testing do you offer?
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I do not offer testing, but I do collaborate with a psychometrist for psychological and psychoeducational testing. Testing, however, is not a large focus in my practice.
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Is there a fee for parking?
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No, the parking in my building, Marietta Station, is free.
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Is the office handicap-accesible and/or on a public transportation route?
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Yes and yes. I am on the route for the Cobb County Transit.
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Payment and Insurance
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The cost for a 45-minute session is $165 for the first session and $140 after that. Some insurances have a copay that covers part or all of this fee. For patients' convenience, copayments can be made through checks, any credit or debit card, or cash.
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Who files the insurance?
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The company who files my insurance, verifies patient benefits, and takes payments is A/R Management Services, located at P. O. 27270, Macon, GA 31221. They can also be reached at 800-789-5761, ext. 7, or bobbie@armanagementservices.com or mandy@armanagementservices.com.
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What insurance is covered?*
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I offer a special service through my billing department, so please call them prior to your first appointment for verification of benefits, obtaining preauthorization if necessary, and determination of copayments and deductible status. The following is a list of the major insurances I accept at this time:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield-POS, PPO, HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal
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Magellan (certain plans, not all)
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Medicaid-CMO plans Wellcare, Amerigroup, Cenpatcio
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Tricare (Standard and Prime)
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Value Options
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Behavioral Health Systems
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possibly others, so please check with your insurance company first
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*DISCLAIMER: Please call my billing service to verify benefits to make sure I am in network with your insurance plan.
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Tel: 770-428-7395
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Email: drsheri@outlook.com
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Address: 145 Church Street, Suite 295, Marietta, GA 30060
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Located near the Historic Marietta Square, in the Stephens Building in Marietta Station
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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7AM-5PM
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