Psychiatrist in Lexington, Massachusetts Howard Hernandez, Psychiatrist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 3-26
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Howard Hernandez, MD
Specializes In:
Dr. Hernandez provides psychiatric and psychopharmacological (medical) consult, assessment, and treatment of individuals with ages 3 years to 30 years. He has a family systems and strength-based approach to treatment. He also provides psychiatric consults whether medication is indicated, can be helpful, or not advised. All new patients must be currently receiving regular psychotherapy unless deemed otherwise. If a patient is wishing to obtain psychotherapy, they may request such services at LifeStance Health at the same time. Telehealth option would be possible if deemed clinically appropriate. His clinical interests include positive psychology, anxiety and mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADD/ADHD), post-traumatic stress, psychosis, personality disorders, LGBTQI2-S and minority populations health; relationship difficulties; cultural psychiatry and child behavioral issues and collaborating with systems of care for the patient and family.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 3-26
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Autism: generally independent
- LGBTQ+
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Gender identity
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Racial identity
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
Education
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University of The Philippines System
FAQs
Please call us at 781-626-5625 to schedule an appointment with Howard Hernandez.
Howard Hernandez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 781-626-5625 to find out Howard Hernandez's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Howard Hernandez:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 781-626-5625 to see how we can help.
Yes, Howard Hernandez is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Howard Hernandez works at the following locations:
Yes, Howard Hernandez does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Howard Hernandez is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Tagalog