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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Medford, MA?
Dr. Samir Patel, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Medford, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Patel graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Psychiatry. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (781) 306-6165.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Psychiatry
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Geriatric Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Samir Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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.
Also known as:
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Major Depression in Remission
- Depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Chronic depression in remission
- Recurring depression recovery
- Depression well-managed
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F3340: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Samir Patel may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 306-6165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Medford, MA?
Dr. Patel in Medford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457342420.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Samir Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Medford, MA.
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. Samir Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Samir Patel accepting new patients in Medford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Samir Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (781) 306-6165 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (781) 306-6165 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Patel have?
Dr. Samir Patel is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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