THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE POTENTIAL PATIENT: IT MAY BE COMPLETED
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON AS LONG AS THE PATIENT AGREES WITH
ALL THAT IS STATED AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE BOTTOM OF THE DOCUMENT WITH
THEIR
TYPED NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS
Pre-Consult Questionnaire - Potential Patient
DIRECTIONS: Before taking the time to complete this form or schedule your
free 10 minute pre-visit with Dr. Stein, carefully review the following:
Kira Stein MD, APC (West Coast Life Center) is a private fee-for-service
medical practice that does not contract with health insurance, MediCal
or MediCare. This allows Dr. Stein to spend more time to focus on patient
care. Patients can submit superbills (receipts for insurance claims) to
PPO insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, but not to HMO, MediCare
or MediCal. Check with your insurance for their coverage details. Dr. Stein
and the practice is not responsible for denial of coverage or for appealing
denials.
BASIC FEES AND SERVICES (More Detailed Fee Schedule Available on Client
Portal):
• 10 min pre-consult by phone or teleconference: $0
• 90 min initial psychiatric consultation: $850 (CPT code 90792)
• Standard "3/4 hour" appointments: $475 (CPT code 90215)
• Between-Visit Prescription Refills(requires 48 business hours’
notice): $20 for non-controlled; $50 for controlled.
• Missed Visits or appointments canceled with less that 48 business
hours’ notice: Patients are responsible for, and are charged, the
full fee of the missed reserved appointment.
* Who is your primary care physician?
* I give Kira Stein MD APC permission to send me detailed messages in
the following manner(s) so Dr. Stein can answer questions and request clarification
about my background, medical and psychiatric history and symptoms. This
will help determine if it is appropriate to schedule an initial comprehensive
evaluation consult with Dr. Stein. I understand and agree that I will not
hold Dr. Stein and staff liable for breaches of confidentiality caused
by myself, by any lack of privacy or electronic security on my end, or
by another third party.
* Why are you seeking consultation from a psychiatrist at this time? Is
there something specific, such as a particular event you have been struggling
with? What are your symptoms? Be as detailed as you can.
If Yes, please describe your thoughts and how frequently and intensely
they occur. NOTE: If you cannot wait for an in-person scheduled outpatient
consultation, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
It Yes, please describe thoughts and when was the last time such a thought
occurred. NOTE: If you cannot wait for an in-person scheduled outpatient
consultation, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
*Do you use sedatives like benzodiazepines (eg Ativan, Valium, Clonazepam)
or opiates (eg vicodin, fentanyl, heroine) or stimulants ( eg Adderal or
Ritalin, or other forms), or Cocaine or Meth?
* Do you or anyone else you know think you use substances, sleep, food,
pornography, sex, electronics, video games, or anything else in order to
"check out" or numb yourself from feeling pain or distress?
If Yes, please describe, where, when and why? Please detail any medications
you were prescribed and any other treatment received)
NOTE: AFTER YOU PRESS “SUBMIT” PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 310-529-6051
AND LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE TO
ALERT DR STEIN OF YOUR SUBMISSION