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Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD

(Dr. Michael Uri Levinson, MD)
Specializes in: Psychiatry
Professional interests include: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), anxiety, psychopharmacology, and more.
25 Edwards Court Suite 101
Burlingame, CA 94010

Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD is a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA specializing in psychiatry. Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and ACCESS MULTI-SPECIALTY MEDICAL CLINIC INC.

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Sutter Health

25 Edwards Court Suite 101
Burlingame, CA 94010
(415) 857-1151
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Some issues Dr. Michael U. Levinson, 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.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:

  • Hallucinations, which means someone sees or hears things that are not real.
  • Delusions, which are false beliefs that someone strongly holds on to.
  • Trouble communicating, organizing thoughts, making decisions, and paying attention.
  • Inability to remember things, complete tasks, show interest in activities, and sustain relationships.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2012 were mental health therapy, medication management, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 439
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 77
hospital care 54
inpatient care 54
medication management 169
mental health therapy 1121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2013 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1285
hospital care 254
inpatient care 254
mental health therapy 997

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 195
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 33
Dementia 17
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2014 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1416
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 72
hospital care 280
inpatient care 280
mental health therapy 1674

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2015 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1231
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 72
hospital care 245
inpatient care 245
mental health therapy 1433

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 152
Female 214
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 300
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 33
Dementia 24
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2016 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1230
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 84
hospital care 371
inpatient care 371
mental health therapy 1522

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 135
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 34
Dementia 24
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2017 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1377
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 75
hospital care 297
inpatient care 297
mental health therapy 1599

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 11
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 35
Dementia 24
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2018 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1471
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 48
hospital care 300
inpatient care 300
mental health therapy 1736

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 113
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 12
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 36
Dementia 23
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2019 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1422
hospital care 293
inpatient care 293
mental health therapy 1688

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 25
85 and over 13
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 27
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2020 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1906
hospital care 223
inpatient care 223
mental health therapy 2110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 12
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 39
Dementia 25
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2021 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2243
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120
mental health therapy 2284

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 16
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 39
Dementia 25
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2017
mental health therapy 1920

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 13
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 38
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Burlingame, CA were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 1457
hospital care 243
inpatient care 243
mental health therapy 1644

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 111
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 151
Hispanic 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 17
85 and over 7
Less than 65 54
65 to 74 84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Cancer 7
Dementia 19

Education & Training

He completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center. He is certified by the Psychiatry - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Residency: California Pacific Medical Center

Board Certification: Psychiatry - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health
ACCESS MULTI-SPECIALTY MEDICAL CLINIC INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlingame, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie Inc. $17,392 VRAYLAR
$17,370 		VIIBRYD
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $7,617 LATUDA
$7,499
$118
EISAI INC. $7,190 Dayvigo
$7,190
Neos Therapeutics, LP $7,067 Adzenys XR-ODT
$7,020 		COTEMPLA XR-ODT
$48
Shire North American Group Inc $6,572 VYVANSE
$6,500 		MYDAYIS
$72
Other $39,317 VRAYLAR
$12,036 		REXULTI
$3,069 		INGREZZA
$2,158 		Trintellix
$1,967 		ABILIFY MAINTENA
$1,894 		Other
$18,193
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $39,501
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $30,868
Consulting Fee $9,988
Travel and Lodging $3,967
Education $824
Other $6

Research Payments

Dr. Michael U. Levinson, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $18,164.

Biography

Dr. Michael Levinson practices psychiatry. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Levinson include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and psychopharmacology. Dr. Levinson completed his residency training at California Pacific Medical Center. He speaks Russian. He is affiliated with Sutter Health.

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