Who is Dr. Stearns, Psychiatrist in Queens Village, NY?
Where did Dr. Stearns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Stearns board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Stearns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Stearns speak?
Dr. Stearns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Stearns typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Stearns 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. Stearns. 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
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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:
- 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. Stearns typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Stearns 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. Stearns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stearns accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Stearns' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Stearns' office located?
Dr. Alan Stearns' Primary Practice
8045 Winchester Blvd Bldg 19
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-3933
What hospitals are Dr. Stearns affiliated with?
Dr. Stearns has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Stearns's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497994081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stearns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stearns
What is Dr. Alan Stearns'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.