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Dr. Riffat Ashai, MD

Columbia, MD

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    Who is Dr. Ashai, Psychiatrist in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Riffat Ashai, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ashai completed her residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Psychiatry. Dr. Ashai is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashai’s office.

    Where did Dr. Ashai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Psychiatry

    • Medical School: Fatima Jinnah Med College For Women University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan

    Is Dr. Ashai board certified in Psychiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Riffat Ashai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Ashai speak?

    Dr. Ashai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Ashai treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Ashai 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. Ashai. 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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
    • Dysthymia
    • Persistent Depressive Disorder
    • Chronic Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes
    • Moderate clinical depression
    • Moderate unipolar depression
    • Moderate depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F341: Dysthymic disorder
    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
    • F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Other Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Mild Depressive Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder
    • Atypical bipolar disorder
    • Unspecified bipolar disorder
    • Bipolar spectrum disorder
    • Mild bipolar depression
    • Mild depressive phase of bipolar
    • Low mood in bipolar
    • Moderate bipolar depression
    • Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
    • Significant low mood in bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder
    • F3189: Other bipolar disorder
    • F3131: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild
    • F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Panic Disorder
    • Social Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Phobias
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem
    • Panic Attacks
    • Episodic Anxiety
    • Paroxysmal Anxiety
    • Social Phobia
    • Social Fear
    • Fear of Social Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
    • F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
    • F4010: Social phobia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • Skin Picking Disorder
    • OCD
    • Compulsive Behavior
    • Obsessive Thoughts
    • Excoriation Disorder
    • Dermatillomania
    • Compulsive Skin Picking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F422: Mixed obsessional thoughts and acts
    • F424: Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ashai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ashai accept in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Ashai in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • MVP Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ashai's office located?

    Dr. Riffat Ashai also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Riffat Ashai's Primary Practice

    9891 Broken Land Pkwy Ste 210

    Columbia, MD 21046

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    Dr. Riffat Ashai's Practice 2

    13440 Clarksville Pike

    Highland, MD 20777

    (443) 812-8346

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    Dr. Riffat Ashai's Practice 3

    120 Sister Pierre Dr

    Towson, MD 21204

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Riffat Ashai?

    Dr. Ashai has appointments available at her Columbia, MD office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Ashai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ashai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003857038.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashai

    What is Dr. Riffat Ashai's specialty?

    Dr. Ashai is a Psychiatrist near Columbia, MD.

    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. Ashai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Riffat Ashai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ashai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?

    Explore Psychiatrist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Riffat Ashai accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Riffat Ashai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Riffat Ashai offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashai, or contact the office for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Riffat Ashai?

    Yes, Dr. Ashai offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ashai, or contact the office for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Riffat Ashai have?

    Dr. Riffat Ashai is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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