42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander, Psychiatrist in Springfield, IL?
Where did Dr. Alexander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Psychiatry | Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alexander board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Alexander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
- Psychotic depression
- Severe clinical depression with psychosis
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- Mental Disorder
- Situational Depression
- Stress-Related Depression
- Depression from Life Changes
- Stress-Related Anxiety and Depression
- Mixed Mood Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional Distress from Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4321: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
- F4323: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alexander 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. Alexander's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 726-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Alexander in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
Dr. Richard Alexander's Primary Practice
3225 Hedley Rd
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 726-7300
What hospitals are Dr. Alexander affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alexander has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972632438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Richard Alexander'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.