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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Nijjar, Psychiatrist in Schoharie, NY?
Dr. Gurkirpal Nijjar, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Schoharie, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Nijjar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nijjar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nijjar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Nijjar speak?
Dr. Nijjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nijjar treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Nijjar 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. Nijjar. 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
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
- Psychotic depression
- Severe clinical depression with psychosis
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Moderate Mixed Bipolar Episode
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
- Moderate mixed features bipolar
- Bipolar I disorder, moderate mixed
- Mixed state bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
- F3162: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- OCD
- Compulsive Behavior Disorder
- Obsessive Thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- F429: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- BPD
- Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F603: Borderline personality disorder
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Nijjar perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gurkirpal Nijjar may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nijjar's office.
Does Dr. Nijjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nijjar 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. Nijjar accept in Schoharie, NY?
Dr. Nijjar in Schoharie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Beacon Health Options
CDPHP
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthNow New York
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nijjar's office located?
What is Dr. Nijjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nijjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770556870.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nijjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nijjar
What is Dr. Gurkirpal Nijjar's specialty?
Dr. Nijjar is a Psychiatrist near Schoharie, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Nijjar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gurkirpal Nijjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nijjar 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 Gurkirpal Nijjar accepting new patients in Schoharie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gurkirpal Nijjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gurkirpal Nijjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nijjar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gurkirpal Nijjar?
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