German F. Ascani
1660 Lafayette St, 1, 
Denver, CO 

Overview

Dr. German Ascani is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience working especially with marginalized and underserved communities. He believes good care starts with truly understanding each person, and he tailors every treatment plan to the individual—combining deep expertise in psychopharmacology and relational psychotherapy models, with a genuine respect for his patients' autonomy and choices.

Dr. Ascani is shaping the emerging field of psychedelic medicine and psychedelic-assisted therapy, working to build safe, legal, and evidence-based approaches that can be safely used to treat refractory or complex mental health conditions such as recurrent depression and trauma based disorders.

His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.

Dr. Ascani is board certified in Psychiatry. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Residency

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Psychiatry in CA
Psychiatry in CO

Board Certifications

Psychiatry

Languages Spoken

English
French
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
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  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
1660 Lafayette St, 1, Denver, CO 80218

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ascani has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Bipolar Disorder (BPD)
Insomnia
Major Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Schizophrenia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. German F. Ascani

How do I make an appointment with Dr. German F. Ascani?

You can book an appointment with Dr. German F. Ascani by calling their office at 415-991-3831. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. German F. Ascani a top-rated expert for Schizophrenia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. German F. Ascani is classified as an Experienced expert for Schizophrenia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. German F. Ascani specialize in?

While Dr. German F. Ascani is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. German F. Ascani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. German F. Ascani has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizophrenia. You can view a list of Dr. German F. Ascani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. German F. Ascani accept my insurance?

Dr. German F. Ascani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-991-3831 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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