Who is Dr. Thertus, Psychiatrist in Glen Oaks, NY?
Dr. Valerie Thertus, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Glen Oaks, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thertus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thertus’s office.
What languages does Dr. Thertus speak?
Dr. Thertus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Thertus typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Thertus 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. Thertus. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Marijuana Dependence
- Marijuana
- Cannabis Dependence
- Marijuana Addiction
- Chronic Marijuana Use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1220: Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Thertus typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Thertus 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. Thertus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thertus accept my insurance?
Dr. Thertus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thertus accept in Glen Oaks, NY?
Dr. Thertus in Glen Oaks, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Healthfirst New York
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Santa Cruz County
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thertus' office located?
What is Dr. Thertus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thertus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679831630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thertus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thertus
What is Dr. Valerie Thertus's specialty?
Dr. Thertus is a Psychiatrist near Glen Oaks, NY.
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.