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Dr. Alex Thomas, MD

Allentown, PA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Psychiatrist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Alex Thomas, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Thomas completed his residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Psychiatry; Middletown Psych Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (610) 433-6181.

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

    • Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Psychiatry; Middletown Psych Ctr, Psychiatry

    • Medical School: Med Coll, Univ Of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

    Is Dr. Thomas board certified in Psychiatrist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Malayalam

    What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Manic Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis
    • Moderate bipolar mania
    • Moderate manic phase
    • Bipolar with moderate elevated mood
    • Psychotic mixed bipolar state
    • Severe mixed features with psychosis
    • Bipolar mixed episode with delusions
    • Psychotic bipolar depression
    • Severe bipolar depression with delusions
    • Bipolar with depressive psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder
    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
    • F3112: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, moderate
    • F3164: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features
    • F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder in Remission
    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Recovered from alcoholism
    • Alcohol dependence recovery
    • Sobriety from alcohol
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Alcoholism
    • Problem drinking
    • AUD
    • Alcohol abuse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1021: Alcohol dependence, in remission
    • F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
    • F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 433-6181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Thomas in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. Alex Thomas' Primary Practice

    421 Chew St

    Allentown, PA 18102

    (610) 433-6181

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    Dr. Alex Thomas' Practice 2

    530 Ridge Ave

    Allentown, PA 18102

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    Dr. Alex Thomas' Practice 3

    807 Lawn Ave

    Sellersville, PA 18960

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

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336171008.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

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

    What is Dr. Alex Thomas's specialty?

    Dr. Thomas is a Psychiatrist near Allentown, PA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Alex Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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

    Where can I learn more about Psychiatrist?

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    Is Alex Thomas accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Alex Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alex Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (610) 433-6181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alex Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (610) 433-6181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alex Thomas have?

    Dr. Alex Thomas is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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