Psychiatrist for Pender County, NC — Telehealth, Medicaid Accepted
Pender County combines inland farm communities like Burgaw, Atkinson and Rocky Point with the Topsail coast. Telehealth reaches residents wherever they live in the county.
Pinnacle BHW provides online psychiatric care for adults in Pender County, North Carolina (county seat: Burgaw; population about 60,000). Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) see patients by secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Services: adult ADHD evaluation and treatment, anxiety and depression care, medication management, insomnia (CBT-I), therapy, and PTSD care. We accept NC Medicaid managed care plans (Healthy Blue, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Trillium) and most major insurance. Self-pay: $250 initial evaluation or ADHD assessment, $150 follow-up.
Communities served in Pender County
Burgaw, Atkinson, Rocky Point, Surf City, Topsail Beach, and all other Pender County communities.
No internet? Visit our Denton, NC hub
Patients without reliable internet or a device can come to our hub in Denton, NC and see their provider from there. Call (336) 569-7223 to arrange a visit.
Pender County psychiatry FAQ
Is there a psychiatrist who sees Pender County, NC residents by telehealth?
Yes. Our board-certified PMHNPs see adults anywhere in Pender County, including Burgaw, Atkinson, Rocky Point, by secure video. You don’t have to drive out of the county. Same-week appointments are often available — call (336) 569-7223 or book online.
Do you accept Medicaid in Pender County?
We accept NC Medicaid managed care plans, including Healthy Blue, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas and Trillium Health Resources. Call (336) 569-7223 and we’ll confirm your specific plan before your first visit.
Can I get ADHD testing and treatment in Pender County without traveling?
Yes. Adult ADHD evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing medication management are all done by video, so you can be seen from home in Burgaw or anywhere in Pender County.
What do I need for a telehealth visit?
A smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera, an internet or cellular connection, and a private place to talk. If you don’t have reliable internet or a device, you can come to our hub in Denton, NC and see your provider from there. Call (336) 569-7223 to set it up.
What if I don’t have internet at home in Pender County?
You can still be seen. We have a hub in Denton, NC where patients without internet can connect with a Pinnacle BHW provider. Call (336) 569-7223 and we’ll arrange your visit.
Where do my prescriptions go?
Prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose — for example one in Burgaw or closest to home — when your provider determines medication is appropriate.
How much does it cost without insurance?
Self-pay rates are $250 for an initial psychiatric evaluation or ADHD assessment and $150 for follow-up visits. See our Payment & Insurance page for details.
Call (336) 569-7223 or see insurance & pricing.