Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
Medication Management for Sunrise patients
Telehealth medication management still requires Florida presence, identity check, and a visit note.
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
How Medication Management is structured
Review PDMP and allergies.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
22-minute path to the Hollywood office
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Neighborhoods we hear from most in Sunrise include New River, Springtree, and the Flamingo Road corridor. ZIP codes 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325 map to this service-area page.
Sunrise sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Medication Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Brand-to-generic switches changed your blood level and nobody noticed.
Indications and differentials
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
medication management psychiatry still has to map to a problem on the list.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Book Medication Management
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Medication Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.