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Who is Dr. Assefaw, Psychiatrist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Aaron Assefaw, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Assefaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assefaw’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assefaw’s office at (713) 798-4870.
What languages does Dr. Assefaw speak?
Dr. Assefaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Assefaw treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Assefaw 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. Assefaw. 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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Manic Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar mania
- Manic phase of bipolar
- Elevated mood in bipolar
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Psychotic mixed bipolar state
- Severe mixed features with psychosis
- Bipolar mixed episode with delusions
- Severe bipolar mania
- Severe manic phase
- Bipolar with intense elevated mood
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3110: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, unspecified
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3164: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features
- F3113: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, severe
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Disorganized Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Hebephrenic schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with disorganized speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F201: Disorganized schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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:
- Substance Use with Drug-Induced Psychosis
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Psychotic Disorder
- Drug-Related Psychosis
- Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder
- Drug Use with Hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F19959: Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Assefaw perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aaron Assefaw 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. Assefaw's office.
Does Dr. Assefaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Assefaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-4870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assefaw accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Assefaw in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Assefaw's office located?
What is Dr. Assefaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assefaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427317544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assefaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assefaw
What is Dr. Aaron Assefaw's specialty?
Dr. Assefaw is a Psychiatrist near Houston, TX.
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. Assefaw to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Aaron Assefaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Assefaw is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: John Peter Smith Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Aaron Assefaw accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Assefaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aaron Assefaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assefaw's office at (713) 798-4870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aaron Assefaw?
Please contact Dr. Assefaw's office at (713) 798-4870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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