42 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Anixter, Psychiatrist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. William Anixter, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Anixter completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Psychiatry; Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Psychiatry. Dr. Anixter is fluent in English, French, German, Sign Languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anixter’s office at (828) 681-2282.
Where did Dr. Anixter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Psychiatry; Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Psychiatry
Is Dr. Anixter board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. William Anixter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Anixter speak?
Dr. Anixter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Sign Languages
Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Anixter typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Anixter 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. Anixter. 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 Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Anixter typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. William Anixter 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. Anixter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Anixter accept my insurance?
Dr. Anixter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 681-2282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anixter accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Anixter in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Anixter's office located?
What is Dr. Anixter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anixter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285781633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anixter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anixter
What is Dr. William Anixter's specialty?
Dr. Anixter is a Psychiatrist near Asheville, NC.
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.