Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitesell, Psychiatrist in Portland, ME?
Is Dr. Whitesell board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Dena Whitesell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Whitesell speak?
Dr. Whitesell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Whitesell typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Whitesell 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. Whitesell. 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:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
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
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Whitesell typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Dena Whitesell 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. Whitesell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Whitesell accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitesell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-2411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitesell accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Whitesell in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Whitesell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Whitesell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whitesell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Whitesell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitesell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659449320.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitesell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitesell
What is Dr. Dena Whitesell'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.