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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krishnasastry, Psychiatrist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Krishnasastry completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Psychiatry. Dr. Krishnasastry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnasastry’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishnasastry’s office.
Where did Dr. Krishnasastry go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Psychiatry | University Of MD Med Sys
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore Medcl Colg
Is Dr. Krishnasastry board certified in Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Krishnasastry speak?
Dr. Krishnasastry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Krishnasastry treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Krishnasastry 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. Krishnasastry. 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
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
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:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
- Alcohol abuse
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Krishnasastry perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry 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. Krishnasastry's office.
Does Dr. Krishnasastry accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishnasastry 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. Krishnasastry accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Krishnasastry in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krishnasastry's office located?
What is Dr. Krishnasastry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishnasastry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194794172.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishnasastry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishnasastry
What is Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry's specialty?
Dr. Krishnasastry is a Psychiatrist near Nashville, TN.
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. Krishnasastry to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishnasastry is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center, Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Chandra Krishnasastry accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishnasastry's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chandra Krishnasastry?
Please contact Dr. Krishnasastry's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry have?
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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