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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bickford, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Lincoln Bickford, MD, PHD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bickford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bickford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bickford’s office.
Is Dr. Bickford board certified as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Lincoln Bickford, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Bickford speak?
Dr. Bickford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Bickford typically treat?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Bickford 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. Bickford. 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:
- Malingering
- Mental Disorder
- Feigned Illness
- Conscious Simulation of Symptoms
- Fabricated Medical Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z765: Malingerer [conscious simulation]
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Other Stimulant Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Problematic Stimulant Use
- Amphetamine Abuse
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1510: Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
What procedures does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Bickford typically perform?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Lincoln Bickford may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Bickford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bickford accept my insurance?
Dr. Bickford 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. Bickford accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Bickford in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bickford's office located?
What is Dr. Bickford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bickford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154506962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bickford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bickford
What is Dr. Lincoln Bickford's specialty?
Dr. Bickford is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist near Torrance, CA.
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. Lincoln Bickford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bickford is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center 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 Lincoln Bickford accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lincoln Bickford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lincoln Bickford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bickford's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lincoln Bickford?
Please contact Dr. Bickford's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lincoln Bickford have?
Dr. Lincoln Bickford is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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