18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Furst, Psychiatrist in Torrance, CA?
Where did Dr. Furst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Psychiatry | UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute/West La Vamc
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Furst speak?
Dr. Furst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Furst typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Furst 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. Furst. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Furst typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Furst 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. Furst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Furst accept my insurance?
Dr. Furst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 430-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Furst accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Furst in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Furst's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Furst affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Furst has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Furst's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Furst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033214010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Furst
What is Dr. Benjamin Furst'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.