Information
- Accepting New Patients
- Offers Evening Appointments
- In Office Appointments
- Telehealth Appointments
Education
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Science, Nursing May, 1992
- Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, Master of Science, Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track May, 1997
- University of Cincinnati, Post‐Master’s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, December 2022
Honors and Awards
National Health Service Corps Recipient 2010-2012
Professional Memberships or Affiliations
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Indiana
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Certifications and Training
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Rates
New Patient Evaluation: $275
Medication Management (follow-up) Appointments:
Low Complexity – $130
Moderate Complexity – $165
High Complexity – $240
Coding is determined by complexity and/or total time inclusive of the following:
- Preparing to see the patient (eg, review of tests)
- Obtaining and/or reviewing separately obtained history
- Performing a medically appropriate examination and/or evaluation
- Counseling and educating the patient/family/caregiver
- Ordering medications, tests, or procedures
- Referring and communicating with other healthcare professionals
- Documenting clinical information in the electronic or other health record
- Independently interpreting results and communicating results to the patient/ family/caregiver
- Care coordination
Personal Bio
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Kirsten Hammersley, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified pediatric and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University in 1992 and completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Pediatric Primary Care at Rush University in Chicago in 1997. In December 2022, she completed her Post-Master’s Certificate at the University of Cincinnati, expanding her scope of practice to include psychiatric care across the lifespan.
With more than 25 years of experience in pediatrics, Kirsten values a collaborative approach, working closely with patients and their families. She views her role as both clinician and educator, equipping patients with current, evidence-based information to create care plans tailored to their unique needs.
Kirsten embraces a holistic approach to psychiatry, integrating wellness practices and medication management to support optimal mental health outcomes. She currently provides psychiatric medication management for adults ages 18–65, treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Kirsten lives in Fishers with her long-time fiancé, Brian, their three college-age children, and their spirited six-year-old pit bull, Rosie.
Provider Details
Treats patients ages 18-65
Conditions
- ADD/ADHD
- Anxiety Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image Issues
- Childhood Behavioral Issues
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Depression
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
- Social Anxiety
Treatments
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
- Medication Management / Psychopharmacology
- Pharmacogenetic (Genetic) Testing
Insurance Coverage
- Commercial: Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Commercial: Sagamore
- Commercial: Unified Group - St. Vincent Employer Network
- Commercial: United Healthcare / UBH / Optum
- Marketplace: United Health Care
Rates
New Patient Evaluation: $275
Medication Management (follow-up) Appointments:
Low Complexity – $130
Moderate Complexity – $165
High Complexity – $240
Coding is determined by complexity and/or total time inclusive of the following:
- Preparing to see the patient (eg, review of tests)
- Obtaining and/or reviewing separately obtained history
- Performing a medically appropriate examination and/or evaluation
- Counseling and educating the patient/family/caregiver
- Ordering medications, tests, or procedures
- Referring and communicating with other healthcare professionals
- Documenting clinical information in the electronic or other health record
- Independently interpreting results and communicating results to the patient/ family/caregiver
- Care coordination