Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palmer, Psychiatrist in Alexandria, VA?
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 as a 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 a Psychiatrist like Dr. Palmer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Palmer typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Danica Palmer 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. Palmer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Palmer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Palmer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Palmer's NPI number?A 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?
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.