Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wachter, Psychiatrist in San Mateo, CA?
Where did Dr. Wachter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Wachter board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Wachter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Wachter speak?
Dr. Wachter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Wachter typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Wachter 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. Wachter. 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
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Major Depressive Disorder in Full Remission (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Full recovery from depression
- Depression well-managed
- Depression in remission
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F325: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- OCD
- Compulsive Behavior Disorder
- Obsessive Thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- F429: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Wachter typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Wachter 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. Wachter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wachter accept my insurance?
Dr. Wachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 347-9146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wachter accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Wachter in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wachter's office located?
Dr. Paul Wachter's Primary Practice
327 N San Mateo Dr Ste 7
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 347-9146
What hospitals are Dr. Wachter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wachter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wachter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902994528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wachter
What is Dr. Paul Wachter'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.