SF
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fears, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Scott Fears, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Fears is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fears’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fears’s office at (424) 293-0031.
What languages does Dr. Fears speak?
Dr. Fears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fears treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Fears 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. Fears. 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.
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
Which procedures does Dr. Fears perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Fears may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fears' office.
Does Dr. Fears accept my insurance?
Dr. Fears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 293-0031 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fears accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Fears in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fears' office located?
Dr. Scott Fears' Primary Practice
3061 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(424) 293-0031
What is Dr. Fears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457596272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fears
What is Dr. Scott Fears's specialty?
Dr. Fears is a Psychiatrist near San Francisco, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Fears to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scott Fears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fears is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Scott Fears accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Fears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Fears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fears's office at (424) 293-0031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Fears?
Please contact Dr. Fears's office at (424) 293-0031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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