Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lewis, Psychiatrist in Allentown, PA?
Where did Dr. Lewis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program
Medical School: St. John's Medical College | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Lewis speak?
Dr. Lewis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Lewis typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis. 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
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Lewis typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shanthi Lewis 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. Lewis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lewis accept my insurance?
Dr. Lewis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lewis accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Lewis in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lewis' office located?
230 Lvpg Adult And Pediatric Psychiatry
1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 230
Allentown, PA 18103
What hospitals are Dr. Lewis affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lewis has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lewis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851461164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lewis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lewis
What is Dr. Shanthi Lewis'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.