16 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Lucas, Psychiatrist in Freehold, NJ?
Is Dr. Lucas board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Gem-Estelle Lucas, DO is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lucas speak?
Dr. Lucas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Lucas typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Lucas 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. Lucas. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
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. Lucas typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Gem-Estelle Lucas 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. Lucas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 788-6401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucas accept in Freehold, NJ?
Dr. Lucas in Freehold, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lucas' office located?
What is Dr. Lucas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053496224.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lucas
What is Dr. Gem-Estelle Lucas'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.