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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choudhry, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Pottsville, PA?
Dr. Babar Choudhry is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Pottsville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Choudhry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choudhry’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choudhry’s office at (570) 286-3430.
What languages does Dr. Choudhry speak?
Dr. Choudhry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Choudhry typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Choudhry 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. Choudhry. 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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Choudhry typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Babar Choudhry may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Choudhry's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Choudhry accept my insurance?
Dr. Choudhry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 286-3430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choudhry accept in Pottsville, PA?
Dr. Choudhry in Pottsville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Choudhry's office located?
Dr. Babar Choudhry's Primary Practice
420 S Jackson St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 286-3430
What is Dr. Choudhry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choudhry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164598512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choudhry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choudhry
What is Dr. Babar Choudhry's specialty?
Dr. Choudhry is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Pottsville, PA.
What does a Geriatric Psychiatrist do?
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients.
Is this Dr. Babar Choudhry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choudhry is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Geriatric Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Psychiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Babar Choudhry accepting new patients in Pottsville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Babar Choudhry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Babar Choudhry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choudhry's office at (570) 286-3430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Babar Choudhry?
Please contact Dr. Choudhry's office at (570) 286-3430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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