Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharpe, Psychiatrist in Springfield, MA?
Where did Dr. Sharpe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Medical Center
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
What languages does Dr. Sharpe speak?
Dr. Sharpe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Albanian
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sharpe typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Sharpe 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. Sharpe. 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
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sharpe typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Sharpe 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. Sharpe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sharpe accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharpe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-7035 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharpe accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Sharpe in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Sharpe's office located?
Dr. Valerie Sharpe's Primary Practice
280 Chestnut St Ste 2
Springfield, MA 01199
(413) 794-7035
What hospitals are Dr. Sharpe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sharpe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sharpe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sharpe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568605376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharpe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sharpe
What is Dr. Valerie Sharpe'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.