SHIELD Psychiatry PLLC
New Patient Pre-Screener
Insurance Pathway · Concierge Self-Pay Pathway
Dr. Marie D. Akers, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, PMHS
Concierge child, adolescent, and young adult psychiatry for ages 5–25 across Florida
Choose Your Care Pathway
Choose the pathway that best fits your family
Select the pathway that matches how you plan to begin care.
Both pathways require completion of the secure SHIELD Psychiatry
pre-screener before an initial appointment can be scheduled.
How would you like to start?
Option 1
Using Insurance
Begin by checking your insurance eligibility through Headway.
You may be asked to enter your insurance information or upload
your insurance card. After checking your benefits, return to
complete the SHIELD Psychiatry pre-screener.
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Check your insurance eligibility through Headway.
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Enter your insurance information or upload your insurance card when requested.
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Return to SHIELD Psychiatry and complete the secure pre-screener.
Check Insurance Eligibility Through Headway
Option 2
Concierge Self-Pay
Choose this pathway if you prefer to begin care through SHIELD
Psychiatry’s concierge self-pay option. Complete the secure
pre-screener so our office can review the patient’s needs and
determine the appropriate next step.
Secure Pre-Screener Access
Patient identity and email verification are required
To access the secure pre-screener, enter the patient’s or child’s
full name. For patients younger than 18, enter the parent or legal
guardian’s email address. Patients age 18 or older should enter
their own email address. A security code will be sent by email and
must be entered before access to the pre-screener is provided.
