Who is Dr. Besterman, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Besterman speak?
Dr. Besterman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Besterman typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Besterman 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. Besterman. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Besterman typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Besterman 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. Besterman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Besterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Besterman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 576-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besterman accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Besterman in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Besterman's office located?
Dr. Aaron Besterman's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-1700
What hospitals are Dr. Besterman affiliated with?
Dr. Besterman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Besterman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821364241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besterman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besterman
What is Dr. Aaron Besterman's specialty?
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.