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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kher, Psychiatrist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Hema Kher, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kher’s office at (617) 732-5056.
What languages does Dr. Kher speak?
Dr. Kher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kher treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Kher 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. Kher. 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
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kher perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Hema Kher 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. Kher's office.
Does Dr. Kher accept my insurance?
Dr. Kher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kher accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Kher in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kher's office located?
What is Dr. Kher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699206417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kher
What is Dr. Hema Kher's specialty?
Dr. Kher is a Psychiatrist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Kher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hema Kher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kher is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center 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 Hema Kher accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Hema Kher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hema Kher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kher's office at (617) 732-5056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hema Kher?
Please contact Dr. Kher's office at (617) 732-5056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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