29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Askins, Psychiatrist in Pasadena, CA?
Where did Dr. Askins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Psychiatry
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Askins board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Askins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Askins speak?
Dr. Askins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Askins typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Askins 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. Askins. 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:
- 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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Askins typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Askins 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. Askins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Askins accept my insurance?
Dr. Askins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 793-7792 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askins accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Askins in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Askins' office located?
Dr. Howard Askins' Primary Practice
960 E Green St Ste 202
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-7792
What hospitals are Dr. Askins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Askins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Askins's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386705713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askins
What is Dr. Howard Askins'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.