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Who is Dr. Venkatachalam, Psychiatrist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Venkatachalam completed his residency at Psychiatry, Jackson, MS USA. Dr. Venkatachalam is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatachalam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatachalam’s office at (804) 828-2000.
Where did Dr. Venkatachalam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Psychiatry, Jackson, MS USA
What languages does Dr. Venkatachalam speak?
Dr. Venkatachalam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Venkatachalam treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Venkatachalam 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. Venkatachalam. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Severe clinical depression with psychosis
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Venkatachalam perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam 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. Venkatachalam's office.
Does Dr. Venkatachalam accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkatachalam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 828-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Venkatachalam accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Venkatachalam in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Venkatachalam's office located?
Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam's Primary Practice
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2000
What is Dr. Venkatachalam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkatachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831371855.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatachalam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkatachalam
What is Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam's specialty?
Dr. Venkatachalam is a Psychiatrist near Richmond, 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. Venkatachalam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkatachalam is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Vasu Venkatachalam accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasu Venkatachalam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Venkatachalam's office at (804) 828-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasu Venkatachalam?
Please contact Dr. Venkatachalam's office at (804) 828-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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