48 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Stern, Psychiatrist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Where did Dr. Stern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Psychiatry | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Kaunas Med Inst, Kaunas, Lithuania (Fn: -) | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Stern board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Leon Stern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Stern speak?
Dr. Stern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Hebrew
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Russian
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Stern typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Stern 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. Stern. 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:
- 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:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Mixed schizophrenia
- Atypical schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with mixed features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F203: Undifferentiated schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Mild Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mild bipolar depression
- Mild depressive phase of bipolar
- Low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3131: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Stern typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Leon Stern 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. Stern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stern accept my insurance?
Dr. Stern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 323-4994 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stern accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Stern in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Stern's office located?
Dr. Leon Stern's Primary Practice
330 SW 27th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(561) 323-4994
What is Dr. Stern's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881747657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stern
What is Dr. Leon Stern'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.