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Dr. Shilpa Amara, MD

Metairie, LA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amara, Psychiatrist in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Shilpa Amara, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amara’s office at (504) 842-4025.

    What languages does Dr. Amara speak?

    Dr. Amara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Amara treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Amara 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. Amara. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Chronic PTSD
    • Long-term Trauma Stress
    • Complex PTSD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4312: Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic

    Does Dr. Amara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amara accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Amara in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Louisiana

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    Where is Dr. Amara's office located?

    Dr. Shilpa Amara also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Shilpa Amara's Primary Practice

    3350 Ridgelake Dr Ste 200

    Metairie, LA 70002

    (504) 842-4025

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    Dr. Shilpa Amara's Practice 2

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Shilpa Amara's Practice 3

    2515 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70119

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shilpa Amara?

    Dr. Amara has appointments available at her Metairie, LA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Amara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942566799.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amara?

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

    What is Dr. Shilpa Amara's specialty?

    Dr. Amara is a Psychiatrist near Metairie, LA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Amara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shilpa Amara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amara is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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

    Where can I learn more about Psychiatrist?

    Explore Psychiatrist with 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 Shilpa Amara accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Shilpa Amara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shilpa Amara offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Amara, or call (504) 842-4025 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Shilpa Amara?

    Yes, Dr. Amara offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Amara, or call (504) 842-4025 for more information.

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