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Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD

Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, pain management, chronic illness, and more.
354 Merrimack Street
Lawrence, MA 01843

Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD is a psychologist in Lowell, MA specializing in psychology.

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Office Locations

10 George Street Suite 300
Lowell, MA 01852
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354 Merrimack Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 687-2321
(978) 722-7287
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4 High Street
North Andover, MA 01845
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Some issues Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, 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.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

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 Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2012 were health and behavior assessment, mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 64
health and behavior assessment 894
mental health therapy 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 230

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 267
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 42
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 41
Dementia 30
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 309

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 40
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 41
Dementia 22
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 341

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 382
Female 448
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 782
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 266
From 75 to 84 242
85 and over 110
Less than 65 212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 38
Dementia 26
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 319

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 374
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 34
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 40
Dementia 32
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 248

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 182
Female 234
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 389
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 58
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 30
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 39
Dementia 38
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 171

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 22
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 43
Dementia 49
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 84
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 31
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 33
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 120

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 48
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 64
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 34
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 305

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated as a psychologist in Lowell, MA were health and behavior assessment, mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 64
health and behavior assessment 894
mental health therapy 218

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 139
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 218
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 4
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 64
85 and over 27
Less than 65 64
65 to 74 85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 26
Cancer 7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Insurance Information

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Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California
Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD has an average of 2.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert A. Moverman, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lowell, MA. 

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Biography

Dr. Robert Moverman specializes in psychology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Moverman include hypnosis (hypnotherapy), behavioral medicine, and depression. On average, patients gave him a rating of 2.0 stars (out of 5). He can take Blue California and Medicare insurance.

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