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Who is Dr. Penepacker, Psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Stephen Penepacker, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Penepacker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penepacker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penepacker’s office at (330) 343-6631.
Is Dr. Penepacker board certified in Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Penepacker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Penepacker speak?
Dr. Penepacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Penepacker treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Penepacker 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. Penepacker. 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.
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
Also known as:
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Chronic PTSD
- Long-term Trauma Stress
- Complex PTSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4312: Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Penepacker perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Penepacker may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Penepacker's office.
Does Dr. Penepacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Penepacker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 343-6631 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penepacker accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Penepacker 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
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Express Scripts
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Penepacker's office located?
Dr. Stephen Penepacker's Primary Practice
2178 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(330) 343-6631
What is Dr. Penepacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penepacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336165125.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penepacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penepacker
What is Dr. Stephen Penepacker's specialty?
Dr. Penepacker is a Psychiatrist near San Luis Obispo, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Penepacker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Stephen Penepacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Penepacker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Stephen Penepacker accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Penepacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Penepacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penepacker's office at (330) 343-6631 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Penepacker?
Please contact Dr. Penepacker's office at (330) 343-6631 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Penepacker have?
Dr. Stephen Penepacker is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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