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Dr. Ehtesham Syed, MD

Lake Charles, LA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Syed, Psychiatrist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Ehtesham Syed, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Syed completed his residency at Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Psychiatry. Dr. Syed is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syed’s office at (337) 433-9177.

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

    • Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Psychiatry | Va Commonwealth University McV School Med

    • Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan

    What languages does Dr. Syed speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Syed treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    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 Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features

    Does Dr. Syed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Syed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 433-9177 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Syed accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Syed in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Syed's office located?

    Dr. Ehtesham Syed's Primary Practice

    324 W Hale St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 433-9177

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    Dr. Ehtesham Syed's Practice 2

    3625 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 232

    Westlake Village, CA 91362

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

    Dr. Syed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326020330.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syed?

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

    What is Dr. Ehtesham Syed's specialty?

    Dr. Syed is a Psychiatrist near Lake Charles, LA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Ehtesham Syed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Syed 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

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    Is Ehtesham Syed accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Ehtesham Syed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ehtesham Syed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (337) 433-9177 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ehtesham Syed?

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (337) 433-9177 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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