40 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sholevar, Psychiatrist in Allentown, PA?
Where did Dr. Sholevar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Sholevar board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Farhad Sholevar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sholevar speak?
Dr. Sholevar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sholevar typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Sholevar 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. Sholevar. 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:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
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. Sholevar typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Farhad Sholevar 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. Sholevar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sholevar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sholevar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sholevar accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Sholevar in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
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Where is Dr. Sholevar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sholevar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sholevar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sholevar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sholevar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417953761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sholevar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sholevar
What is Dr. Farhad Sholevar'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.