Who is Dr. Afkhami, Psychiatrist in Washington, DC?
Is Dr. Afkhami board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Afkhami speak?
Dr. Afkhami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Afkhami typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Afkhami 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. Afkhami. 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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
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:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Afkhami typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Amir Afkhami 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. Afkhami's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Afkhami accept my insurance?
Dr. Afkhami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afkhami accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Afkhami in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
District of Columbia
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Afkhami's office located?
What is Dr. Afkhami's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afkhami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497899140.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afkhami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afkhami
What is Dr. Amir Afkhami'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.