Who is Dr. Asikaiwe, Psychiatrist in Gwynn Oak, MD?
What languages does Dr. Asikaiwe speak?
Dr. Asikaiwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Bengali
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Asikaiwe typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Asikaiwe 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. Asikaiwe. 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
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Asikaiwe typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Chima Asikaiwe 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. Asikaiwe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asikaiwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Asikaiwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asikaiwe accept in Gwynn Oak, MD?
Dr. Asikaiwe in Gwynn Oak, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
UnitedHealth Group
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What hospitals are Dr. Asikaiwe affiliated with?
Dr. Asikaiwe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asikaiwe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asikaiwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992003669.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asikaiwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asikaiwe
What is Dr. Chima Asikaiwe'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.