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Dr. Benjamin Hidy, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hidy, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Hidy, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hidy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hidy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hidy’s office at (619) 299-1419.

    What languages does Dr. Hidy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hidy treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Hidy 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. Hidy. 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
    • Depression
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mood Disorder
    • Affective Disorder
    • Emotional Disorder
    • Mental Health Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

    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:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Delirium
    • Acute confusional state
    • Acute brain failure
    • Toxic encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F05: Delirium due to known physiological condition

    Does Dr. Hidy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hidy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 299-1419 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hidy accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Hidy in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hidy's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Hidy's Primary Practice

    2810 Camino del Rio S Ste 102

    San Diego, CA 92108

    (619) 299-1419

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    Dr. Benjamin Hidy's Practice 2

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

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    Dr. Benjamin Hidy's Practice 3

    12675 La Mirada Blvd

    La Mirada, CA 90638

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

    Dr. Hidy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447570031.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hidy?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Hidy's specialty?

    Dr. Hidy is a Psychiatrist near San Diego, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Benjamin Hidy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hidy is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Benjamin Hidy accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Hidy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Hidy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hidy's office at (619) 299-1419 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Hidy?

    Please contact Dr. Hidy's office at (619) 299-1419 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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