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Who is Dr. Unverferth, Psychiatrist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Katherine Unverferth, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Unverferth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unverferth’s office at (310) 825-2631.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Unverferth?
Dr. Katherine Unverferth, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Psychiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Unverferth empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Postpartum Depression, Reproductive Psychiatry, Women's Mental Health, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Unverferth is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Unverferth speak?
Dr. Unverferth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Unverferth typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Unverferth 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. Unverferth. 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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Unverferth typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Unverferth 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. Unverferth's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Unverferth accept my insurance?
Dr. Unverferth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-2631 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Unverferth accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Unverferth in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Unverferth's office located?
Dr. Katherine Unverferth's Primary Practice
2444 Wilshire Blvd Ste 507
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 825-2631
Dr. Katherine Unverferth's Practice 3
300 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 2200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
What is Dr. Unverferth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Unverferth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164817789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unverferth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Unverferth
What is Dr. Katherine Unverferth's specialty?
Dr. Unverferth is a Psychiatrist near Santa Monica, 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.