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Who is Dr. Avelar, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Heather Avelar, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Avelar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avelar’s office at (512) 452-0381.
What languages does Dr. Avelar speak?
Dr. Avelar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Avelar typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Avelar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Avelar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Major Depression in Full Remission
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic depression in full remission
- Full recovery from recurring depression
- Depression well-managed
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F3342: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- BPD
- Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F603: Borderline personality disorder
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Avelar typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Avelar may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Avelar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avelar accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Avelar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Avelar's office located?
Dr. Heather Avelar also offers virtual visits
Dr. Heather Avelar's Primary Practice
7505 Main St Ste 300
Houston, TX 77030
(512) 452-0381
What is Dr. Avelar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avelar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720253115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avelar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avelar
What is Dr. Heather Avelar's specialty?
Dr. Avelar is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Houston, TX.
What does a Geriatric Psychiatrist do?
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients.
Is this Dr. Heather Avelar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Avelar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Geriatric Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heather Avelar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Heather Avelar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Avelar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avelar's office at (512) 452-0381 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Avelar?
Please contact Dr. Avelar's office at (512) 452-0381 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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