New Patients:
In order to meet the needs of current patients, we are unable to see additional new patients at this time. When appointments become available, they will be listed here. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and recommend exploring UVA Developmental Pediatrics, Ivy Developmental Pediatrics, and VCU Developmental Pediatrics as other local alternatives.
We appreciate you considering this practice for your child’s care and look forward to working with you!
Current Patients:
We appreciate your patience as we transition from insurance to becoming an out of network practice. There will be a few months where only telephone options are available, after which, Telehealth visits will resume.
Telephone Options:
Established Patient Phone Consult- 30 minutes
For patients who have been seen by this practice in the past, and there is a new question, or concern about behavior or development. This appointment type is also for established patients who require a new medication, change in dose of a medication, or when parents/caregivers wish to discuss next steps in their child’s care.
30 minutes; $210
Established Patient Phone Consult- 15 minutes
For patients who have been seen by this practice in the past, and there is a brief follow-up question, such as as previously discussed medication change, or update on the care plan.
15 minutes; $105
Administrative Option:
Administrative Request Between Appointments
For tasks between appointments that do not require consultation with Dr. Frazier. This appointment type is useful for form completion, or record sharing between providers. If your child has been seen within the recent 4-6 weeks, this appointment type may also be used for medication refill requests. Please be sure to any upload forms, and specifics about the request when booking. There is no need for caregivers to be present for this appointment type, all requests will be addressed within 1-2 business days.
10 minutes; $55
Telemedicine Options:
Established Patient Telemedicine Visit
This appointment type is for patients who have already been seen at Pathways Developmental Pediatrics, and wish to have ongoing follow-up. Commonly addressed concerns with this visit type include questions about a new behavior, medication changes, questions about a change in development, discussion about educational and developmental goals, and therapy plans.
You will be given a link when scheduling, which will allow you to access my virtual waiting room at the time of your appointment. If you would like to discuss with your child how to prepare for this new type of visit, you may find this Sample Dialogue beneficial.
25 minutes; check with your insurance provider to understand your benefits coverage
8 Minute Administrative Appointment
For established patients who need a form completed, or a medication refill between appointments.
8 Minutes; Insurance will be billed
Answers to Telemedicine FAQs:
Do I need any special equipment in order to have a telemedicine visit?
Telemedicine requires a smartphone or a computer with camera + microphone and internet connection. When you schedule an appointment, you will be provided a link to my virtual waiting room. At the time of your scheduled appointment, you may click on the link to enter the waiting room and begin your telemedicine session. You will not be required to download any software.
Do I need to move to a special place in my house, or do anything differently for the telemedicine visit?
Telemedicine is a great opportunity for me to observe your child’s behavior in his/her natural environment. Ideally, the visit can take place in a location in your home where you can prop your device (phone or computer) so that your hands are free to engage with your child during the visit, and Dr. Frazier is able to observe your child in free play. There is no need to set up a special place in your house, or clean up! Having siblings popping in and out, eating lunch, or even playing with the child being evaluated, is to be expected and will only add to the evaluation.
How do I prepare my child for the telemedicine visit?
We have created a Sample Dialogue to Child for both New and Follow-up patients, which you may find beneficial.
What should I expect during the telemedicine visit?
Telemedicine evaluations are tailored to address the specific concerns you have outlined on your intake paperwork and “reason for visit” section on the online scheduling platform. Depending on the age of your child, as well as your reason for visit, Dr. Frazier may observe your child in free play, ask that you engage and play with your child in a specific way during parts of the visit, and/or speak directly with your child. She will outline the format for your individual visit at the beginning of your session.
Are telemedicine visits covered by my health insurance?
The new laws in Virginia show that most commercial health insurance plans are now covering telemedicine visits. However, please remember that your health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance provider. It is your responsibility to know and understand your benefits. A great deal of information can be found by logging on to your health insurance’s website.
Are telemedicine visits going to give us the help and answers we need?
I have used telemedicine in the past, and have little reservation that telemedicine is an adequate platform for many developmental and behavioral visits. In fact, once we all become comfortable with the virtual aspect of this model, I anticipate it will allow for more accurate diagnoses, as valuable information is gained from behavioral observation in the natural, home environment.
“Dr. Frazier is caring and extremely insightful. She not only treats her patients but is also supportive of the parents and the stresses they experience parenting their children. Dr. Frazier has been so helpful to our kids and family as a whole. We would recommend her highly to anyone who needs a developmental pediatrician.”