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46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. St. Peter, Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Dennis St. Peter, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years. Dr. St. Peter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. St. Peter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. St. Peter’s office at (831) 423-1000.
Where did Dr. St. Peter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. St. Peter speak?
Dr. St. Peter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. St. Peter typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. St. Peter 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. St. Peter. 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
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
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. St. Peter typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis St. Peter 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. St. Peter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. St. Peter accept my insurance?
Dr. St. Peter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 423-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. St. Peter accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. St. Peter in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. St. Peter's office located?
Dr. Dennis St. Peter's Primary Practice
1663 Dominican Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 423-1000
What is Dr. St. Peter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. St. Peter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275608127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. St. Peter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. St. Peter
What is Dr. Dennis St. Peter's specialty?
Dr. St. Peter is a Psychiatrist near Santa Cruz, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Dennis St. Peter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, St. Peter 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
When to see a Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dennis St. Peter accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dennis St. Peter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis St. Peter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. St. Peter's office at (831) 423-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis St. Peter?
Please contact Dr. St. Peter's office at (831) 423-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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