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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merai, Psychiatrist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Prakash Merai, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Merai graduated from University of Zambia, Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Bergen Regional Medical Center Program. Dr. Merai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merai’s office at (706) 792-7021.
Where did Dr. Merai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bergen Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Zambia, Sch of Medicine
Is Dr. Merai board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Merai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Merai speak?
Dr. Merai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Merai typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Merai 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. Merai. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Merai typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Prakash Merai 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. Merai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merai accept my insurance?
Dr. Merai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 792-7021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merai accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Merai in Augusta, GA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Merai's office located?
Dr. Prakash Merai's Primary Practice
3405 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7021
What is Dr. Merai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851488498.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merai
What is Dr. Prakash Merai's specialty?
Dr. Merai is a Psychiatrist near Augusta, GA.
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.
Is this Dr. Prakash Merai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merai is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Prakash Merai accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Merai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prakash Merai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merai's office at (706) 792-7021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prakash Merai?
Please contact Dr. Merai's office at (706) 792-7021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prakash Merai have?
Dr. Prakash Merai is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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