Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cristancho Pimiento, Psychiatrist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cristancho Pimiento?
Dr. Lucia Cristancho Pimiento, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Psychiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cristancho Pimiento empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation, Depression-TMS Therapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Mood Disorders, TMS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Cristancho Pimiento is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Cristancho Pimiento board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Lucia Cristancho Pimiento, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Cristancho Pimiento speak?
Dr. Cristancho Pimiento and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Cristancho Pimiento typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Cristancho Pimiento 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. Cristancho Pimiento. 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:
- Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe clinical depression with psychosis
- Depression with hallucinations
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Cristancho Pimiento typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Cristancho Pimiento 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. Cristancho Pimiento's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cristancho Pimiento accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristancho Pimiento accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 286-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cristancho Pimiento accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Cristancho Pimiento in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cristancho Pimiento's office located?
Dr. Lucia Cristancho Pimiento's Practice 2
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Dr. Lucia Cristancho Pimiento's Practice 3
4444 Forest Park Ave Ste 2600
Saint Louis, MO 63108
What hospitals are Dr. Cristancho Pimiento affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cristancho Pimiento has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cristancho Pimiento's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cristancho Pimiento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366508145.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cristancho Pimiento?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cristancho Pimiento
What is Dr. Lucia Cristancho Pimiento'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.