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Dr. Brennen Watson, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Brennen Watson, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Watson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Watson typically treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Brief Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode
    • Short-term psychosis
    • Acute psychosis
    • Temporary mental break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
    • F23: Brief psychotic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watson 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. Watson accept in New Orleans, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Brennen Watson's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Brennen Watson's Practice 2

    1125 Marguerite St

    Morgan City, LA 70380

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    Dr. Brennen Watson's Practice 3

    2020 Gravier St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760836746.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watson?

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

    What is Dr. Brennen Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Psychiatrist near New Orleans, LA.

    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 this Dr. Brennen Watson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, 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

    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 Brennen Watson accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Brennen Watson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brennen Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brennen Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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