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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carreira, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sarah Carreira, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carreira is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carreira’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carreira’s office at (858) 534-7792.
What languages does Dr. Carreira speak?
Dr. Carreira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Carreira typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Carreira 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. Carreira. 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:
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Chronic PTSD
- Long-term Trauma Stress
- Complex PTSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4312: Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
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. Carreira typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Carreira 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. Carreira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carreira accept my insurance?
Dr. Carreira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-7792 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carreira accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Carreira 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carreira's office located?
What is Dr. Carreira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carreira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023307436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carreira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carreira
What is Dr. Sarah Carreira's specialty?
Dr. Carreira is a Psychiatrist near San Diego, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Sarah Carreira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carreira is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
When to see a Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sarah Carreira accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Carreira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Carreira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carreira's office at (858) 534-7792 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Carreira?
Please contact Dr. Carreira's office at (858) 534-7792 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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