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Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD

Addiction Psychiatrist, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Psychiatrist

Somerset, NJ

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wassef, Addiction Psychiatrist in Somerset, NJ?

    Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD is an Addiction Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Somerset, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wassef is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wassef’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wassef’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Wassef speak?

    Dr. Wassef and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does an Addiction Psychiatrist like Dr. Wassef typically treat?

    As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Wassef 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. Wassef. 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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    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:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Depression
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Alcoholism
    • Problem drinking
    • AUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

    What procedures does an Addiction Psychiatrist like Dr. Wassef typically perform?

    As an Addiction Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Tamer Wassef may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wassef's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wassef accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wassef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wassef accept in Somerset, NJ?

    Dr. Wassef in Somerset, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Longevity Health Founders

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Point32Health

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wassef's office located?

    Dr. Tamer Wassef also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Tamer Wassef's Primary Practice

    379 Campus Dr Fl 4

    Somerset, NJ 08873

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    Dr. Tamer Wassef's Practice 2

    74 Brunswick Woods Dr

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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    Dr. Tamer Wassef's Practice 3

    110 Rehill Ave

    Somerville, NJ 08876

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tamer Wassef?

    Dr. Wassef has appointments available at his Somerset, NJ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Wassef's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wassef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255654752.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wassef?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wassef

    What is Dr. Tamer Wassef's specialty?

    Dr. Wassef is an Addiction Psychiatrist near Somerset, NJ.

    What does an Addiction Psychiatrist do?

    Addiction Psychiatry is a psychiatry subspecialty dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, as well as those with a dual diagnosis of substance use and other psychiatric conditions.

    Is Dr. Tamer Wassef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wassef is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset 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 Dr. Tamer Wassef accepting new patients in Somerset, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Tamer Wassef is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tamer Wassef offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wassef, or contact the office for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tamer Wassef?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wassef, or contact the office for more information.

    Where is Dr. Wassef's office located?

    Dr. Wassef's offices are located in Somerset, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ, and Somerville, NJ.