35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Fishman, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Fishman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Psychiatry | University of California At San Francisco | Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Fishman board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Fishman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Fishman speak?
Dr. Fishman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Fishman typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Fishman 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. Fishman. 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:
- Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Cyclothymic Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cyclothymia
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Mood swings disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F340: Cyclothymic disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Fishman typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Fishman 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. Fishman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fishman accept my insurance?
Dr. Fishman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 552-1290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fishman accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Fishman in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fishman's office located?
Dr. Paul Fishman's Primary Practice
2211 Post St Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 552-1290
What is Dr. Fishman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fishman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902953193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fishman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fishman
What is Dr. Paul Fishman'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.