33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carson, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Abington, PA?
Where did Dr. Carson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Carson board certified as a Geriatric Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Sam Carson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Carson speak?
Dr. Carson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Carson typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Carson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Carson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Depressive Episodes
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Atypical depression
- Unspecified depressive disorder
- Other forms of depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3289: Other specified depressive episodes
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Carson typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sam Carson may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Carson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carson accept my insurance?
Dr. Carson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carson accept in Abington, PA?
Dr. Carson in Abington, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Carson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Carson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Carson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194718569.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carson