44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burkins, Psychiatrist in Bethlehem, PA?
Where did Dr. Burkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Norristown State Hosp, Psychiatry
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Burkins board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. John Burkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Burkins speak?
Dr. Burkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Burkins typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Burkins 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. Burkins. 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:
- 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Burkins typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. John Burkins 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. Burkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Burkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Burkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 882-1355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burkins accept in Bethlehem, PA?
Dr. Burkins in Bethlehem, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Burkins' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Burkins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Burkins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Burkins's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811971864.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burkins
What is Dr. John Burkins'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.