Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Li, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Li go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Psychiatry | University Ca Sf School Of Med | Ucsf Med Center
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Medicine | University of California
Is Dr. Li board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Descartes Li, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Li speak?
Dr. Li and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Li typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Li 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. Li. 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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
- Bipolar Disorder in Remission
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
- Depressive episode of bipolar
- Stable bipolar disorder
- Bipolar disorder controlled
- No current bipolar symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
- F3170: Bipolar disorder, currently in remission, most recent episode unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Li typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Descartes Li 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. Li's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Li accept my insurance?
Dr. Li accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-3762 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Li accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Li in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Li's office located?
Dr. Descartes Li's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-3762
What hospitals are Dr. Li affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Li has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Li's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962454157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Li?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Li
What is Dr. Descartes Li'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.