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Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc

(Dennis Popeo, M.D., MSc)

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Specializes in: Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry and General Practice

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), anxiety, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and more.

525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-3751

Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc is a geriatric psychiatrist in New York, NY specializing in geriatric psychiatry, psychiatry and general practice. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and Weill Cornell Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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Some issues Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:

Hallucinations, which means someone sees or hears things that are not real.
Delusions, which are false beliefs that someone strongly holds on to.
Trouble communicating, organizing thoughts, making decisions, and paying attention.
Inability to remember things, complete tasks, show interest in activities, and sustain relationships.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
mental health therapy	62

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
mental health therapy	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated during 2021 were depression.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
mental health therapy	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, depression and hypertension.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
mental health therapy	90

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in New York, NY were mental health therapy.

doctor visit	94
mental health therapy	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	2
Female	3

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc treated were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 2000. He is certified by the Psychiatry Psychiatry, Geriatric and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (2000)

Board Certification: Psychiatry Psychiatry, Geriatric

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

Weill Cornell Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Insurance Information

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Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna - NYP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna - NYP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dennis M. Popeo, MD, MSc. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Indivior Inc.	$125 SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM $125

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$125

Biography

Dr. Dennis Popeo is a specialist in geriatric psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. He works in New York, NY. He attended medical school at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. In Dr. Popeo's practice, he is particularly interested in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and mood disorders. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.