31 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Hammer, Psychiatrist in Anacortes, WA?
Dr. Paul Hammer, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Anacortes, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Hammer completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Psychiatry. Dr. Hammer is fluent in English and Central Khmer, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammer’s office at (360) 299-4297.
Where did Dr. Hammer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Psychiatry
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
What languages does Dr. Hammer speak?
Dr. Hammer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Central Khmer
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Hammer typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Hammer 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. Hammer. 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:
- 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
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- 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:
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Hammer typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Hammer 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. Hammer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hammer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 299-4297 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammer accept in Anacortes, WA?
Dr. Hammer in Anacortes, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Hammer's office located?
What is Dr. Hammer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932180502.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammer
What is Dr. Paul Hammer's specialty?
Dr. Hammer is a Psychiatrist near Anacortes, WA.
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.
Is this Dr. Paul Hammer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hammer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Island Health - Care Courageously, Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center. 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
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Is Paul Hammer accepting new patients in Anacortes, WA?
No, Dr. Paul Hammer is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Hammer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (360) 299-4297 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Hammer?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (360) 299-4297 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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