26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Psychiatry | Stanford University Program
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Richard Patel may include:
Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Patel 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. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 206-5612 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Patel in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Richard Patel's Primary Practice
1001 Potrero Ave Rm 7M
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 206-5612
What hospitals are Dr. Patel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922176924.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Richard Patel'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.