Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mahmood, Psychiatrist in DeKalb, IL?
Where did Dr. Mahmood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Psychiatry; Boston Va Hlthcare Sys-W Roxbu, Psychiatry
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
Is Dr. Mahmood board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Mahmood speak?
Dr. Mahmood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Lithuanian
- Panjabi; Punjabi
- Russian
- Urdu
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Mahmood typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Mahmood 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. Mahmood. 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:
- Recurrent Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Mahmood typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Samar Mahmood 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. Mahmood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mahmood accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahmood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mahmood accept in DeKalb, IL?
Dr. Mahmood in DeKalb, IL 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)
Family Health Network
Group 1001
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Mahmood's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Mahmood affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mahmood has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mahmood's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mahmood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669545943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahmood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mahmood
What is Dr. Samar Mahmood'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.