Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pushka, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Alexander Pushka, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pushka graduated from Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University. Dr. Pushka is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pushka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pushka’s office.
Where did Dr. Pushka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
What languages does Dr. Pushka speak?
Dr. Pushka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Ukrainian
What conditions does Dr. Pushka treat?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Pushka 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. Pushka. 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:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Disorganized Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Hebephrenic schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with disorganized speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F201: Disorganized schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder in Full Remission (Depressed)
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Psychotic mixed bipolar state
- Severe mixed features with psychosis
- Bipolar mixed episode with delusions
- Full recovery from bipolar depression
- Bipolar disorder stable
- Bipolar disorder well-managed
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3164: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features
- F3176: Bipolar disorder, in full remission, most recent episode depressed
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Pushka perform as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Pushka may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pushka's office.
Does Dr. Pushka accept my insurance?
Dr. Pushka 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. Pushka accept in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Pushka in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Florida Community Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pushka's office located?
Dr. Alexander Pushka's Practice 2
1721 SE 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 764-7337
What is Dr. Pushka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pushka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992793384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pushka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pushka
What is Dr. Alexander Pushka's specialty?
Dr. Pushka is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist near Hollywood, FL. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a specialized branch of psychiatry that focuses on the unique developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents. Practitioners in this field undergo advanced training to diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders specific to these formative years. Contact Dr. Pushka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Pushka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pushka is affiliated with Memorial Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?
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Is Alexander Pushka accepting new patients in Hollywood, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Pushka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Pushka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pushka's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Pushka?
Please contact Dr. Pushka's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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