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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puvvada, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Sowmya Puvvada, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puvvada is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puvvada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puvvada’s office at (412) 942-4000.
What languages does Dr. Puvvada speak?
Dr. Puvvada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Puvvada typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Puvvada 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. Puvvada. 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:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
- Depressive episode of bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Puvvada typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sowmya Puvvada may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Puvvada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puvvada accept my insurance?
Dr. Puvvada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 942-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puvvada accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Puvvada in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puvvada's office located?
Dr. Sowmya Puvvada's Primary Practice
1000 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 942-4000
What is Dr. Puvvada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puvvada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013323237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puvvada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puvvada
What is Dr. Sowmya Puvvada's specialty?
Dr. Puvvada is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Pittsburgh, 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. Sowmya Puvvada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puvvada is affiliated with St. Clair Hospital 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
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Is Sowmya Puvvada accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Sowmya Puvvada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sowmya Puvvada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puvvada's office at (412) 942-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sowmya Puvvada?
Please contact Dr. Puvvada's office at (412) 942-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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