33 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Aftel, Psychiatrist in Seaside Park, NJ?
Where did Dr. Aftel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sisters Charity Hlthcare Sys, Psychiatry | St Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University Program
Medical School: University Del Noreste, Esc De Med, Tampico | Universidad del Noreste Escuela de Medicina 'Dr. JosÈ Sierra Flores'
What languages does Dr. Aftel speak?
Dr. Aftel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Aftel typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Aftel 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. Aftel. 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
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Aftel typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Aftel 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. Aftel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aftel accept my insurance?
Dr. Aftel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 437-9711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aftel accept in Seaside Park, NJ?
Dr. Aftel in Seaside Park, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Continental Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aftel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Aftel affiliated with?
Dr. Aftel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Aftel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aftel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790847028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aftel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aftel
What is Dr. Scott Aftel'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.