16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Widener, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Michelle Widener, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Widener is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Widener’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Widener’s office at (803) 434-4506.
Is Dr. Widener board certified as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Widener, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Widener speak?
Dr. Widener and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Widener typically treat?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Widener 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. Widener. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
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:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
What procedures does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Widener typically perform?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Widener may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Widener's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Widener accept my insurance?
Dr. Widener accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-4506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Widener accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Widener in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Widener's office located?
Dr. Michelle Widener's Primary Practice
11 Richland Medical Park Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-4506
What is Dr. Widener's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Widener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033217716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Widener?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Widener
What is Dr. Michelle Widener's specialty?
Dr. Widener is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist near Columbia, SC.
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. Michelle Widener affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Widener is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Michelle Widener accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Widener is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Widener offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Widener's office at (803) 434-4506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Widener?
Please contact Dr. Widener's office at (803) 434-4506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Widener have?
Dr. Michelle Widener is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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