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Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD

(Mary Kimmel, MD)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry and General Practice

Drexel University College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: high risk pregnancy, major depression, stress management, and more.

4444 Forest Park Avenue Building 4444 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 286-1700

Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD is a psychiatrist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in psychiatry and general practice. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, UNC Health, St. Louis Children's Hospital, UNC Hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC.

Office Locations

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77 Vilcom Center Drive Suite 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Address:

4444 Forest Park Avenue Building 4444 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

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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.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly referred to as "OCD," is a disorder characterized by patterns of unwelcome thoughts, ideas, or feelings (known as "obsessions") that may cause people to perform repetitive actions. For example, people with OCD may feel compelled to repeatedly wash their hands or to clean or to check on doors to confirm that they are indeed locked. These repetitive behaviors are often fueled by fears or strong beliefs about personal control and potential dangers. The compulsive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors associated with OCD can interfere with daily life and cause severe distress.

OCD frequently revolves around themes such as the fear of contracting germs or the fear of death. Common obsessions include:

Fear of getting contaminated by people or the environment
Extreme concern with order or precision
Fear of death or behaviors perceived as risky
Fear of accidents, disasters, and traumatic incidents

These obsessions and compulsions often contribute to anxiety, depression, and recurring emotions of fear and disgust. People with OCD cannot "turn off" their patterns of thought or behavior, and thus must continually grapple with urges to behave or think in a certain way, as well as the emotions associated with these urges. Some OCD patients describe their entire life as revolving around their obsessions and compulsions and this can result in their missing out on important school and social activities, travel, and family time. The impact of OCD is extensive and can even make daily activities like drinking, reading, sleeping, and eating extremely difficult.

The obsessions manifest in compulsive behaviors that can have negative implications on one's life. Some examples of compulsive behaviors include, among others:

Excessive hand washing or showering
Constant reordering or arranging of items
Refusal to fly, drive, or participate in other activities
Refusal to leave one's residence

Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects adults, adolescents, and children. OCD has been observed in children as young as five or six years of age, usually through sensitivity issues, obsessions about dirt or germs, or repeated doubts. The cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder is unknown. However, a person's likelihood of developing the condition may be increased by a number of variables such as family history, stressful life events, and pre-existing mental health disorders.

OCD is diagnosed based on a patients' reported symptoms. For example, a pediatrician or child psychiatrist may ask children (or their parents) how often they wash their hands or experience behavioral urges. Psychiatrists will evaluate patients for other symptoms and may instruct patients to describe their mental processes, thought patterns, and previous traumatic experiences.

While there is no cure for OCD, treatment can greatly improve patients' functioning in daily routines and activities. A common treatment for OCD is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps patients identify negative patterns of thought and behavior and learn how to adjust them. Aversion therapy may also help those who have a fear of germs or contamination by forcing them to confront their fear and slowly overcome it. Many patients also benefit from counseling to address the anxiety, stress, and trauma that may accompany OCD. Other treatments for OCD include oral medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, which are antidepressants) to normalize levels of a brain chemical called serotonin, which may improve OCD symptoms. Medications such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) can help alleviate OCD-related behavioral urges, anxiety, and depression. Many OCD patients also find OCD support groups helpful to learn new coping strategies, to socialize, and to verbalize their emotions and experiences.

It is important to note that while OCD is a common mental health disorder, it is not a personality trait. The term "OCD" is sometimes used to informally describe someone having a tendency towards organization or orderliness. This usage is pervasive but inappropriate - OCD is a severe, life-altering condition. Some people with OCD who successfully manage their symptoms find that they may benefit from other traits that may be associated with OCD, such as high attention to detail and precision.

In The News

“Dr. Mary Kimmel is director of the UNC Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, which works to help women struggling with depression and anxiety during the perinatal stage, immediately before and after...”—"One of a kind UNC center aims to reduce new mothers' depression before and after birth", The Daily Tar Heel, February 2019

“"There is a need for them to see other moms going through what they're going through," says Dr. Mary Kimmel, the psychiatrist who runs the unit.”—"She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit", NPR, January 2019

“"There is a need for them to see other moms going through what they're going through," said Dr. Mary Kimmel, the psychiatrist who runs the unit.”—"Postpartum Psychosis Is Real, Rare And Dangerous", KHN, January 2019

hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
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	15

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
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	42
Cancer	0

hospital care	150
inpatient care	150

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	44
Cancer	0

hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	65
Cancer	0

hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
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	24

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	48
Cancer	0

hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	72
Cancer	0

hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	68
Cancer	0

hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	63
Cancer	0

hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD treated as a psychiatrist in Chapel Hill, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	18
Male	11

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD treated were depression, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	40
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2007. She is certified by the Psychiatry and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2007)

Board Certification: Psychiatry

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

UNC Health

St. Louis Children's Hospital

UNC Hospitals

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC

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. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Contigo Health, Humana, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Liberty Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Aetna and MedCost.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Contigo Health

Humana

WellCare

Carolina Complete Health

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Liberty Advantage

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Aetna

MedCost

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.	$2,248 $2,248
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$84 $84

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,248
Food and Beverage	$84

Research Payments

Dr. Mary Claire Kimmel, MD, PhD has received 8 research payments totaling $536,666.

Biography

Dr. Mary Kimmel's areas of specialization are general practice and psychiatry. Clinical interests for Dr. Kimmel include high risk pregnancy, major depression, and stress management. Dr. Kimmel seems to honor BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. She is a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Kimmel's hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. According to Yext, she is not acceping new patients at this time.