Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gatumu, Psychiatrist in Lancaster, PA?
Where did Dr. Gatumu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Nairobi, College Of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Gatumu board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Gatumu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gatumu speak?
Dr. Gatumu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Swahili
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Gatumu typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Gatumu 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. Gatumu. 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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Gatumu typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Gatumu 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. Gatumu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gatumu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gatumu 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. Gatumu accept in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Gatumu in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Gatumu's office located?
Dr. Sarah Gatumu also offers virtual visits
Dr. Sarah Gatumu's Primary Practice
1661 Old Philadelphia Pike Unit C
Lancaster, PA 17602
What hospitals are Dr. Gatumu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gatumu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sarah Gatumu?
Dr. Gatumu has appointments available at her Lancaster, PA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Gatumu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gatumu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750489845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gatumu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gatumu
What is Dr. Sarah Gatumu'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.