Who is Dr. Deer, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Deer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Deer board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Deer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Deer speak?
Dr. Deer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Deer typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Deer 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. Deer. 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:
- Stimulant Dependence
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Stimulant Drug Addiction
- Stimulant Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1520: Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
- Alcohol abuse
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Marijuana Dependence
- Marijuana
- Cannabis Dependence
- Marijuana Addiction
- Chronic Marijuana Use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1220: Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Deer typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Deer may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Deer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deer accept my insurance?
Dr. Deer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 234-2158 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deer accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Deer in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Imperial Health Holdings
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Deer's office located?
What is Dr. Deer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043415888.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deer
What is Dr. Melissa Deer's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.