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Dr. Parnika Saxena, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saxena, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Parnika Saxena, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Saxena is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saxena’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saxena’s office at (508) 559-5073.

    What languages does Dr. Saxena speak?

    Dr. Saxena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Saxena typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Severe clinical depression with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Severe bipolar depression
    • Major depressive episode in bipolar
    • Profound low mood in bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Does Dr. Saxena accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saxena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 559-5073 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saxena accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Saxena in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Saxena's office located?

    Dr. Parnika Saxena's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (508) 559-5073

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    Dr. Parnika Saxena's Practice 2

    401 Quarry Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    What is Dr. Saxena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Saxena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033464177.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saxena?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saxena

    What is Dr. Parnika Saxena's specialty?

    Dr. Saxena is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Stanford, CA.

    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. Parnika Saxena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saxena is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Parnika Saxena accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Parnika Saxena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Parnika Saxena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (508) 559-5073 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Parnika Saxena?

    Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (508) 559-5073 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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