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Dr. Danica Palmer, MD

Alexandria, VA

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    Who is Dr. Palmer, Psychiatrist in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Danica Palmer, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Palmer graduated from University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Medstar-Georgetown Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Palmer is fluent in English, Croatian, Serbian, and Slavic languages, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palmer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer’s office at (703) 746-3406.

    Where did Dr. Palmer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Medstar-Georgetown Med Ctr, Psychiatry

    • Medical School: University Of Belgrade- Med Fak- Beograd- Serbia | University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Palmer board certified in Psychiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Danica Palmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Palmer speak?

    Dr. Palmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Croatian

    • English

    • Serbian

    • Slavic languages

    What conditions does Dr. Palmer treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Depression
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Episode
    • Moderate Mixed Bipolar Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder in Partial Remission (Manic Episode)
    • Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Manic Episode
    • Other Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Mixed bipolar state
    • Mixed features in bipolar
    • Simultaneous mania and depression
    • Moderate mixed features bipolar
    • Bipolar I disorder, moderate mixed
    • Mixed state bipolar
    • Improving bipolar mania
    • Resolving manic symptoms in bipolar
    • Partial recovery from bipolar mania
    • Moderate bipolar mania
    • Moderate manic phase
    • Bipolar with moderate elevated mood
    • Atypical bipolar disorder
    • Unspecified bipolar disorder
    • Bipolar spectrum disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder
    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F3160: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, unspecified
    • F3162: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
    • F3173: Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode manic
    • F3112: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, moderate
    • F3189: Other bipolar disorder

    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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Delusional Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode
    • Paranoid disorder
    • Delusions
    • Psychotic disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
    • F22: Delusional disorders

    Also known as:

    • Severe Stress Reaction
    • Stress
    • Extreme Stress Response
    • Traumatic Stress Reaction
    • Stress-Related Illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F439: Reaction to severe stress, unspecified

    Does Dr. Palmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 746-3406 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Palmer in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?

    Dr. Danica Palmer's Primary Practice

    4850 Mark Center Dr

    Alexandria, VA 22311

    (703) 746-3406

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    Dr. Danica Palmer's Practice 2

    2355 Mill Rd

    Alexandria, VA 22314

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    Dr. Danica Palmer's Practice 3

    1850 Cameron Glen Dr

    Herndon, VA 20190

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    What is Dr. Palmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972794931.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palmer

    What is Dr. Danica Palmer's specialty?

    Dr. Palmer is a Psychiatrist near Alexandria, VA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Palmer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Danica Palmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Palmer 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

    Where can I learn more about Psychiatrist?

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    Is Danica Palmer accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Danica Palmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Danica Palmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (703) 746-3406 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Danica Palmer?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (703) 746-3406 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Danica Palmer have?

    Dr. Danica Palmer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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