Dr. Alan Buffenstein, MD
Honolulu, HI
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buffenstein, Psychiatrist in Honolulu, HI?
Where did Dr. Buffenstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Hosp, Psychiatry | Emory University
Medical School: University Of Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa | University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Buffenstein board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Buffenstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Buffenstein speak?
Dr. Buffenstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Buffenstein typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Buffenstein 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. Buffenstein. 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, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Disorganized Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Hebephrenic schizophrenia
- Thought disorder
- Schizophrenia with disorganized speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- F201: Disorganized schizophrenia
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Buffenstein typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Buffenstein 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. Buffenstein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buffenstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Buffenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 548-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buffenstein accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Buffenstein in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Humana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buffenstein's office located?
Dr. Alan Buffenstein's Primary Practice
200 N Vineyard Blvd Ste 253
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 548-5400
What hospitals are Dr. Buffenstein affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buffenstein has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Buffenstein's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buffenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639278104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buffenstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buffenstein
What is Dr. Alan Buffenstein'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.