Dr. Steven L Abrams

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 60+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Steven L Abrams, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Encino, California. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1964, having over 60 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Steven L Abrams accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (818) 981-5510 to request Dr. Steven L Abrams the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 16255 Ventura Blvd
302
Encino, CA 91436-2302

Phone 1: (818) 981-5510

Fax: (818) 981-0051


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Steven L Abrams
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921017252
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 60 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Steven L Abrams attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1964.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295954220
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Steven L Abrams

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Steven L Abrams has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 60 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychoanalyst
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    Psychoanalyst
    Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive, theoretical framework which, when applied to a treatment process, consists of an intensive verbal, therapeutic relationship between an analyst and an analysand which aims for symptom relief, emotional growth, and personal integration. The psychoanalytic treatment process includes, but is not limited to, the recognition of unconscious processes and conflicts; the significance of developmental influences; and the impact of resistances, defenses, transference and countertransference phenomena. Treatment is enhanced by an understanding developed in the analyst’s training and personal analysis of unconscious manifestations, such as dreams, slips of the tongue, fantasies and day dreams. Psychoanalytic technique varies in relation to theoretical orientation.


Practice Locations

16255 Ventura Blvd
302
Encino, CA 91436-2302

Phone: (818) 981-5510
Fax: (818) 981-0051
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, February 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, August 5, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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