Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peters, Psychiatrist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alana Peters, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Peters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peters’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peters’s office at (412) 624-1000.
What languages does Dr. Peters speak?
Dr. Peters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Peters typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Peters 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. Peters. 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:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
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
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Delirium
- Acute confusional state
- Acute brain failure
- Toxic encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- F05: Delirium due to known physiological condition
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Peters typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Alana Peters 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. Peters' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peters accept my insurance?
Dr. Peters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 624-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peters accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Peters in Boston, 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 of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Peters' office located?
Dr. Alana Peters' Primary Practice
85 East Newton St Ste 905
Boston, MA 02118
(412) 624-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Peters affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Peters has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Boston Medical Center,Boston, MA
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Tufts Medical Center,Boston, MA
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Lifespan Of Massachusetts - Taunton Inc,Taunton, MA
Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital,North Providence, RI
What is Dr. Peters's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619597820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peters
What is Dr. Alana Peters's specialty?
Dr. Peters is a Psychiatrist near Boston, MA.
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.