Psychiatrist in Arlington, Massachusetts Philip Simkowitz, Psychiatrist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Philip Simkowitz, MD
Dr. Simkowitz provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to adults. Since 1988, Dr. Simkowitz has served in the capacities of Clinical Research Director of the Millhauser Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry of NYU Medical Center and as a Staff Psychiatrist at Manhattan Psychiatric Center and the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health and Attending Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital in NYC. He has worked in private practice of Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy in New York and as a consultant on Continuing Medical Education course development. Dr. Simkowitz has served as Attending Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Secure Assessment Unit at Cambridge Hospital, and has been an Attending Psychiatrist and Director of the Continuing Medical Education Committee at Tewksbury Hospital in Tewksbury, MA.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
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
Education
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
FAQs
Please call us at 781-352-5675 to schedule an appointment with Philip Simkowitz.
Philip Simkowitz generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 781-352-5675 to find out Philip Simkowitz'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 Philip Simkowitz:
- 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 781-352-5675 to see how we can help.
Yes, Philip Simkowitz is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Philip Simkowitz works at the following locations:
Yes, Philip Simkowitz does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Philip Simkowitz is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: