43 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Powles, Psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. David Powles, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Powles graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Powles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powles’s office at (805) 546-2104.
Where did Dr. Powles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Powles speak?
Dr. Powles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Powles typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Powles 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. Powles. 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:
- Depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Powles typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. David Powles 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. Powles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Powles accept my insurance?
Dr. Powles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 546-2104 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Powles accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Powles in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Powles' office located?
Dr. David Powles' Primary Practice
1110 California Blvd Ste A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 546-2104
What is Dr. Powles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Powles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962590885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Powles
What is Dr. David Powles's specialty?
Dr. Powles is a Psychiatrist near San Luis Obispo, CA.
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.