Who is Dr. Alt, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Alt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Psychiatry Mc Lean Hosp, Psychiatry Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alt board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Winston Alt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Alt speak?
Dr. Alt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alt typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Alt 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. Alt. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alt typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Winston Alt 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. Alt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alt accept my insurance?
Dr. Alt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9989 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alt accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Alt in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alt's office located?
What is Dr. Alt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346269826.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alt
What is Dr. Winston Alt'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.