My Approach

My most important commitment is to getting to know your child as thoroughly as I can. Initial visits last approximately two hours. During that time, I’ll do my best to get to know your child and understand the outside forces and influences that affect your child in both positive and negative ways.

With your consent, I’ll talk to teachers, family, pediatricians, therapists and anyone else you feel would be appropriately helpful in the treatment process. By understanding these interconnected stressors and supports, we can work together to determine an appropriate treatment plan to help your child get on the right track.

After the initial evaluation and setting up a treatment plan, subsequent sessions are about 30 minutes long.  In these sessions, we will discuss and track progress – of medications and other therapeutic interventions.

I value and incorporate (as needed and as appropriate) parent involvement in the treatment process. Here’s how I typically structure parental involvement in our appointments:

Medication Management with Children 12 and under: I meet with parents and child together for the entire appointment

Teens: Appointment will include time with teen alone and with parents.

Young Adults: I typically meet with young adults alone, but am open to collaborating with parents as appropriate and with my patient’s consent.

 

THINGS TO KNOW

Office Policy

Becoming a New Patient
To schedule an appointment, please contact my office manager Bari Hall at bari.fehrs@kbruningmd.com or call 631.923.1272. You’ll be asked to complete a new patient services agreement and other forms via my patient portal prior to your appointment.

Explanation of Payment Options
Payment is required at time of service. Contact Bari Hall at bari.fehrs@kbruningmd.com or call 631.923.1272 to discuss fees and payment policies.

I do not participate in any insurance plans, but do provide a detailed receipt after each appointment and you are free to submit this information to your insurance company to file a claim on your own.

Cancellation Policy
You are financially responsible for all missed appointments. At a minimum, you must cancel your appointment 24 hours in advance, otherwise you will be charged for the appointment. A $30 fee will be assessed in the event of a returned check.

NY State Mandated Reporting
As a mandated reporter by the State of New York, I am required by law to report any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

LET”S GET TOGETHER

Appointments

Patients are seen by appointment only.

If you are a new patient, we will provide new patient forms that will need to be provided before your appointment. Please print, complete, and email all forms to Dr. Bruning before your first meeting. Thank you and please contact our office with any questions.

NO SURPRISES ACT

Good Faith Estimate

As of January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act requires providers to inform uninsured and private pay patients that you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE), an estimate of the expected charges for services.

You can ask your provider for a GFE before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill. For more information about your right to a GFE, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 350
Centerport,
New York 11721

OPEN HOURS

Mon-Thurs: 9:00 – 5:00
Fri: 9:00 – 3:00
Sat & Sun: Closed

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