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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helfer, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Boise, ID?
Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID. She is board certified. Dr. Helfer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helfer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helfer’s office.
Is Dr. Helfer board certified as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Helfer speak?
Dr. Helfer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Helfer typically treat?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Helfer 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. Helfer. 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
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Mood Disorder
- DMDD
- Severe Irritability Disorder
- Childhood Mood Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3481: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
What procedures does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Helfer typically perform?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Tamara Helfer may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Helfer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Helfer accept my insurance?
Dr. Helfer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helfer accept in Boise, ID?
Dr. Helfer in Boise, ID 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 of Idaho Health Service
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Intermountain Health
Medicare
PacificSource
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Where is Dr. Helfer's office located?
What is Dr. Helfer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962663633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helfer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helfer
What is Dr. Tamara Helfer's specialty?
Dr. Helfer is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist near Boise, ID.
What does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist do?
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a specialized branch of psychiatry that focuses on the unique developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents. Practitioners in this field undergo advanced training to diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders specific to these formative years.
Is this Dr. Tamara Helfer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helfer is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tamara Helfer accepting new patients in Boise, ID?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Helfer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tamara Helfer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helfer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tamara Helfer?
Please contact Dr. Helfer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tamara Helfer have?
Dr. Tamara Helfer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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413 N Allumbaugh St Ste 101
Boise, ID 83704