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Richard L. Azrin, PH D

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology and Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, diagnostic evaluation, meditation, and more.
4260 Cahaba Heights Court
Vestavia, AL 35243

Richard L. Azrin, PH D is a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL specializing in neuropsychology and psychology.

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4260 Cahaba Heights Court
Vestavia, AL 35243
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Some issues Richard L. Azrin, PH D 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2012 were diagnostic evaluation and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 192
mental health therapy 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 29

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 102
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 220
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 44
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 60
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 46
Dementia 52
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 52
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 119
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 24
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 61
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Dementia 38
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 160
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 326
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 46
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 40
Dementia 41
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 69
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 169
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 26
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 41
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 41
Dementia 64
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 107
Female 164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 36
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 34
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 49
Dementia 75
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 74
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 26
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 37
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 46
Dementia 75
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 56
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 40
Dementia 75
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 33
Female 41
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2020

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 30
Dementia 74
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 22
Female 23
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 34
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 36
Dementia 75
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 21
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 22
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Richard L. Azrin, PH D for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated as a neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL were diagnostic evaluation and mental health therapy.

diagnostic evaluation 192
mental health therapy 28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D.

Gender
Male 63
Female 97
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 122
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 18
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard L. Azrin, PH D From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Richard L. Azrin, PH D treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and dementia.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 61
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 53
Cancer 7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

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.

Richard L. Azrin, PH D appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Coventry, Blue California, CIGNA PPO, United Healthcare, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), PacifiCare Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coventry PPO, Medicare, Magellan Health Services, Tenet Choices, Inc., AETNA Inc. (Open Choice) and Tenet Choices, Inc. (Medicare PPO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Richard L. Azrin, PH D accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna
Coventry
Blue California
CIGNA PPO
United Healthcare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
PacifiCare Behavioral Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Coventry PPO
Medicare
Magellan Health Services
Tenet Choices, Inc.
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)
Tenet Choices, Inc. (Medicare PPO)

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Biography

Dr. Richard Azrin works as a psychology and neuropsychology. Dr. Azrin's areas of expertise include the following: behavioral medicine, behavioral therapy, and depression. He accepts Magellan Health Services, Blue California, PacifiCare, and more.