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Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Psychiatry

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), anxiety, anxiety disorders, and more.

115 Central Park W Suite 15
New York, NY 10023

(212) 305-6001

Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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115 Central Park W Suite 15
New York, NY 10023

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5 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

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Some issues Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD 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.

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.

During manic episodes, individuals may:

Feel very happy and energetic
Speak very fast and about many different topics
Become much more active than usual
Have trouble sleeping
Engage in impulsive behavior, like spending a large sum of money

In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:

Sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Very low energy and activity levels
Forgetfulness and trouble concentrating
Loss of appetite
Thoughts of death or suicide

Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.

Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.

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.

In The News

“Ketamine is a medical treatment intended to address a significant illness," such as severe depression or suicidal ideation, said Dr. Joshua Berman, the medical director for interventional...”—"A Ketamine Clinic Treads the Line Between Health Care and a 'Spa Day for Your Brain'", New York Times, March 2022

“Moreover, it can take up to two months to determine whether these interventions have any effect at all -- a dangerously long time for those suffering from suicidal thoughts and other mood...”—"The ketamine cure", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 2021

“Moreover, it can take up to two months to determine whether these interventions have any effect at all - a dangerously long time for those suffering from suicidal thoughts and other mood disorders,...”—"The Ketamine Cure", New York Times, November 2021

doctor visit	219
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	287

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

doctor visit	204
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	127
mental health therapy	99

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	473
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	133
mental health therapy	290

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	493
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	116
mental health therapy	339

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	460
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	88
mental health therapy	332

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

doctor visit	509
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	158
mental health therapy	340

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

doctor visit	526
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	173
mental health therapy	358

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

doctor visit	566
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	74
mental health therapy	568

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	998
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	337
mental health therapy	993

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY were mental health therapy.

doctor visit	495
mental health therapy	415

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	43
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at New York State Psychiatric Institute. He is certified by the Psychiatry and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: New York State Psychiatric Institute

Board Certification: Psychiatry

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

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. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Aetna, Healthfirst, MVP Health Care, WellCare, UnitedHealthcare, Quality Health Management, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, Medicare, AgeWell, RiverSpring, World Trade Center Health Plan, CHP Student Health and Amida Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Fidelis Care

Aetna

Healthfirst

MVP Health Care

WellCare

UnitedHealthcare

Quality Health Management

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Amerigroup

Affinity Health Plan

Medicare

AgeWell

RiverSpring

World Trade Center Health Plan

CHP Student Health

Amida Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$738 DBS Accessories $738

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$460
Food and Beverage	$278

Research Payments

Dr. Joshua Aaron Berman, MD, PhD has received 11 research payments totaling $47,637.

Biography

Dr. Joshua Berman is a psychiatry specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Berman is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine.