Dr. James A. Vanharen
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 36 years
- Graduated from: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
- Graduation year: 1985
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1114901840
Dr. James A. Vanharen MD
Psychiatrist
He is located at 2716 East Paris Avenue Southeast in Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Can help patients with the following: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bulimia Nervosa, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Munchausen Syndrome, Online Therapy. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114901840. Appointment can be made via the phone number (616) 975-0700.
Conditions treated
Dr. James A. Vanharen, being an psychiatrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James A. Vanharen.
- Amnesia
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
- Anxiety
- Aphasia
- Asperger Syndrome (AS)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Career Counseling
- Compassion Fatigue
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Fugue
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Drug Abuse
- Dyslexia
- EMDR
- Eating Disorder
- Emotional Eating
- Family Conflict
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hypersomnia
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Learning Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
- Mental Illness
- Mood Disorders
- Munchausen Syndrome
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phobias
- Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Psychotic Disorder
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- School Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleepwalking
- Speech Disorders
- Spirituality and Religion
- Stress
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tics
- Trauma
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James A. Vanharen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Network data as of Mar 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Network data as of Mar 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure | PPO · Bronze | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold | PPO · Gold | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra | PPO · Gold | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver | PPO · Silver | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra | PPO · Silver | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA | PPO · Silver | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value | PPO · Catastrophic | Null | Not accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James A. Vanharen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James A. Vanharen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Psychiatry .
Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):
- GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546-6139
Bills through: Forest View Psychiatric Hospital Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical | $591 |
| AstraZeneca | $499 |
| Sunovion Pharmaceuticals | $313 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $2804 |
| Consulting | $1 |
Studies
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
Graduated in 1985Additional Specialities
- Psychologist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. James A. Vanharen accept insurance?
Dr. James A. Vanharen is listed in-network for 50 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. James A. Vanharen?
Dr. James A. Vanharen's office is located at 2716 East Paris Avenue Southeast in Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
What conditions does Dr. James A. Vanharen treat?
Dr. James A. Vanharen provides treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bulimia Nervosa, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Munchausen Syndrome, Online Therapy. For the full list see this list.