Dr. Pavan Palepu, MD
Cape Girardeau, MO
Who is Dr. Palepu, Psychiatrist in Cape Girardeau, MO?
What languages does Dr. Palepu speak?
Dr. Palepu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Palepu typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Palepu 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. Palepu. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Mood Disorder
- DMDD
- Severe Irritability Disorder
- Childhood Mood Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3481: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Palepu typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Pavan Palepu 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. Palepu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palepu accept my insurance?
Dr. Palepu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 776-2835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palepu accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Palepu in Cape Girardeau, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palepu's office located?
Dr. Pavan Palepu also offers virtual visits
Southeast Behavioral Hospital
639 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 776-2835
What hospitals are Dr. Palepu affiliated with?
Dr. Palepu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pavan Palepu?
Dr. Palepu has appointments available at his Cape Girardeau, MO office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Palepu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palepu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851591614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palepu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palepu
What is Dr. Pavan Palepu's specialty?
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.