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Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liu-Barbaro, Psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liu-Barbaro is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu-Barbaro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu-Barbaro’s office at (858) 534-4040.

    What languages does Dr. Liu-Barbaro speak?

    Dr. Liu-Barbaro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Liu-Barbaro typically treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Liu-Barbaro 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. Liu-Barbaro. 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:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Does Dr. Liu-Barbaro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu-Barbaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-4040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liu-Barbaro accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Liu-Barbaro in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Liu-Barbaro's office located?

    Ucsd Mail Code 0603r

    9500 Gilman Dr # 603R

    La Jolla, CA 92093

    (858) 534-4040

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    Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro's Practice 2

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr

    San Diego, CA 92161

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    Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro's Practice 3

    855 E Madison Ave

    El Cajon, CA 92020

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    What is Dr. Liu-Barbaro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Liu-Barbaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851602270.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu-Barbaro?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu-Barbaro

    What is Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro's specialty?

    Dr. Liu-Barbaro is a Psychiatrist near La Jolla, CA.

    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.

    Is Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liu-Barbaro is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Psychiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu-Barbaro's office at (858) 534-4040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro?

    Please contact Dr. Liu-Barbaro's office at (858) 534-4040 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Liu-Barbaro's office located?

    Dr. Liu-Barbaro's offices are located in La Jolla, CA, San Diego, CA, and El Cajon, CA.