Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas Santiago, Psychiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Paulina Vargas Santiago, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vargas Santiago is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas Santiago’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas Santiago’s office at (212) 420-2390.
What languages does Dr. Vargas Santiago speak?
Dr. Vargas Santiago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Vargas Santiago typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Vargas Santiago 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. Vargas Santiago. 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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Vargas Santiago typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paulina Vargas Santiago 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. Vargas Santiago's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas Santiago accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Santiago accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 420-2390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Santiago accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Vargas Santiago in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vargas Santiago's office located?
Dr. Paulina Vargas Santiago's Primary Practice
1425 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10029
(212) 420-2390
What hospitals are Dr. Vargas Santiago affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vargas Santiago has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mount Sinai Beth Israel,New York, NY
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Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked Cancer Surgery
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Mount Sinai West,New York, NY
Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Procedures
Mount Sinai Brooklyn,Brooklyn, NY
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Ranked General Surgery
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The Mount Sinai Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 4 Specialties

Ranked in 10 Procedures

Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 10 Procedures
What is Dr. Vargas Santiago's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407410376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Santiago?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Santiago
What is Dr. Paulina Vargas Santiago's specialty?
Dr. Vargas Santiago is a Psychiatrist near New York, NY.
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.