Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tovar, Psychiatrist in Lexington, KY?
Where did Dr. Tovar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Psychiatry Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Fed Do Parana, Setor De Cien | Fifth Pathway / A Foreign Medical School
Is Dr. Tovar board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Getulio Tovar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Tovar speak?
Dr. Tovar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
- Portuguese
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Tovar typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Tovar 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. Tovar. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Tovar typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Getulio Tovar 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. Tovar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tovar accept my insurance?
Dr. Tovar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tovar accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Tovar in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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What hospitals are Dr. Tovar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tovar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tovar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053374082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tovar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tovar
What is Dr. Getulio Tovar'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.