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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bessey, Psychiatrist in Madison, WI?
Dr. Laurel Bessey, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI. She is board certified. Dr. Bessey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bessey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bessey’s office at (608) 232-3171.
What languages does Dr. Bessey speak?
Dr. Bessey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bessey treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Bessey 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. Bessey. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Other Depressive Episodes
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Atypical depression
- Unspecified depressive disorder
- Other forms of depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F3289: Other specified depressive episodes
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
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
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:
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Bessey perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laurel Bessey may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bessey's office.
Does Dr. Bessey accept my insurance?
Dr. Bessey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 232-3171 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bessey accept in Madison, WI?
Dr. Bessey in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Care Wisconsin Health Plan
Centene
Community Care Plan
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Bessey's office located?
Dr. Laurel Bessey's Primary Practice
6001 Research Park Blvd
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 232-3171
What is Dr. Bessey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bessey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811329691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bessey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bessey
What is Dr. Laurel Bessey's specialty?
Dr. Bessey is a Psychiatrist near Madison, WI.
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. Bessey to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laurel Bessey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bessey is affiliated with ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, UW Health University Hospital 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?
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Is Laurel Bessey accepting new patients in Madison, WI?
Yes, Dr. Laurel Bessey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurel Bessey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bessey's office at (608) 232-3171 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurel Bessey?
Please contact Dr. Bessey's office at (608) 232-3171 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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