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Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD

(Akhil Shenoy, MD)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry and General Practice

Professional interests include: psychotherapy treatment, psychosis, depression, and more.

622 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-9985

Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry and general practice. Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

622 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

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Some issues Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD 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.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	65
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

hospital care	269
inpatient care	269

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	18
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

hospital care	190
inpatient care	190

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	22
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	44
Cancer	12

hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	56
Dementia	58
Cancer	12

hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	56
Cancer	14

hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	46
Cancer	0

hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	50
Dementia	47
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	49
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	35
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the Psychiatry Psychosomatic Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: Psychiatry Psychosomatic Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU and MultiPlan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Akhil Shenoy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

UnitedHealthcare

Medicare

Cigna

1199SEIU

MultiPlan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$21 GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$21

Biography

Dr. Akhil Shenoy is a specialist in general practice and psychiatry. His clinical interests include depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and adjustment disorders. Dr. Shenoy is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. He trained at Boston Medical Center for residency. He accepts Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. Yext reports that he is closed to new patients at this time.