The short answer is yes, but it’s very important to understand the rules if you are on Medicare or are going to receive Schedule II controlled substances, i.e. Xanax, Klonopin, Ritalin, Adderall, etc…

Federal law for Medicare patients requires an initial in person visit to establish care and then at least one in person visit per year.

For controlled substances, The Ryan Haight Act requires an initial in person visit before any controlled substances can be prescribed and then they can be prescribed via telehealth.

The list below should not be considered exhaustive. Please note, I do not accept any Medicaid plans. To make sure I take your insurance, please call the office to confirm:

I am not a Medicaid provider

Aetna

AvMed

Careplus

Cigna - Commercial

Humana

Magellan

Medicare

Memorial/Cigna

Meritain

Molina (Medicare only)

Oscar

Positive Healthcare

United

Yes, I speak Russian, but not entirely. I immigrated from Ukraine in 1978 and had all my schooling in English. I do understand casual spoken Russian, but my ability to speak in return is limited. So for the best possible evaluation with a Russian speaker, you should understand at least some limited English or have a translator with you.

If you are unable to speak English or Russian then you should bring a translator to help bridge the language gap between us. If you are unable to do so please call the office so I can try to help refer you to a provider that is able to speak your language.

My office hours are Monday through Thursday. Please click on the appointments link to schedule a time to see me.

If you are an attorney, and would like to speak to me about a legal matter for your client, please email me first at this email. If you would like to speak on the phone, leave a number and best time to call and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

The quickest way to contact me at any time is via email at drbyk.forensics@gmail.com. Phone calls after hours are picked up by the answering service however those messages may be relayed to me at my next office day which could be up to 4 days away.

My office is not able to handle emergencies at any time day or night. If you have an emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Disability is a specialized type of psychiatric evaluation. Unfortunately, it not something that I perform. If you decide to see me as a patient I will do my best to diagnose and treat whatever conditions and symptoms exist, however this precludes me from taking a more forensic role which is generally required for disability work. Therefore, even if you are a patient I cannot do any disability work for you.

I see individuals 18 and over. At this time I am not treating patients under 18 years old.