Summary

Mood Disorders; Psychopharmacology

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 33 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute

401 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Mandarin Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
San Francisco , CASan Francisco , CASan Francisco , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine Med School: University of Florida Med School: Sindh Medical College University of Karachi
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Descartes Li

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • On Lok Lifeways
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Descartes Li has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Descartes Li has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurology
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Li's NPI number is 1962454157.

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Dr. Descartes Li is affiliated with UCSF BENIOFF CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.
What languages does Dr. Descartes Li speak?
Dr. Descartes Li speaks English.
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