27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Severson, Psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA?
Where did Dr. Severson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Geriatric Psychiatry; Butler Hosp, Psychiatry | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct | University Of Ct Sch Of Medicine | University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Is Dr. Severson board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Severson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Severson speak?
Dr. Severson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Severson typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Severson 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. Severson. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Major Depression in Full Remission
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Chronic depression in full remission
- Full recovery from recurring depression
- Depression well-managed
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F3342: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Severson typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Severson may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Severson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Severson accept my insurance?
Dr. Severson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Severson accept in Virginia Beach, VA?
Dr. Severson in Virginia Beach, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Severson's office located?
Dr. Karen Severson's Primary Practice
1080 First Colonial Rd Ste 403
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
What hospitals are Dr. Severson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Severson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Severson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Severson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689787426.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Severson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Severson
What is Dr. Karen Severson's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.