Kelly Bartz, CRNP-PMH and Kara Iacovella, CRNP-PMH

Our appointments take place in person. We Offer: Psychiatric evaluations Medication management with therapy Pharmacogenetic testing Referrals to specialists When Scheduling, Please Note: Kelly Bartz, CRNP-PMH: Treats adults. Kara Iacovella, CRNP-PMH: Treats adults and pediatrics. New Patient Information: 1. It is recommended that prior to the first appointment, the health insurance company is contacted by the patient or responsible party to verify that Solace Mental Health and Wellness is in-network with the patient's insurance and plan. We are in-network with Aetna, CareFirst and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Cigna, and Tricare Humana (Tricare East) although behavioral health benefits can vary among plans. 2. Request an appointment through this website. We will send you the new patient forms. You may call us for scheduling assistance at 410-995-9993. 3. New patient forms are completed electronically. Note: If you have not received the email containing the secure link for form completion within 1-2 business days, it has likely been routed to the junk/spam folder by the email provider. 4. Complete all forms. When prompted to do so, provide an image of the patient's insurance card and photo identification of the patient or responsible party (i.e. driver's license). NOTE: For pediatric patients, the first appointment will take place solely with the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child. This is to ensure thorough collection of information so that subsequent appointments are utilized for careful assessment of the child. This initial encounter is covered by health insurance under the billing code 90846. About Nurse Practitioners: Nurse practitioners provide care at Solace Mental Health and Wellness. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners assist with the mental health needs of communities, persons, families, and groups across the lifespan; bridging gaps in health care to better meet the needs of the population. Nurse practitioners are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians, and are committed to providing personalized, quality health care. Nurse practitioners must have at least a Master of Science in Nursing degree prior to practice and must be board certified. Emergent Situations: Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 Crisis Response Services: Anne Arundel County: Phone Number: 410-768-5522 Howard County: Phone Number: 410-531-6677 Montgomery County: Phone Number: 240-777-4000 Baltimore County: Phone Number: 410-931-2214 Baltimore City: Phone Number: 410-433-5175 Frederick County: Phone Number: 301-662-2255 Prince George’s County: Phone Number: 301-429-2185 Harford County: Phone Number: 410-638-5248