Who is Dr. Benson, Psychiatrist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Benson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Psychiatry; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Benson board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Carolyn Benson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Benson speak?
Dr. Benson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Benson typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson. 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:
- Recurrent Major Depression in Full Remission
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Recurrent Major Depression in Remission
- Depression
- Chronic depression in full remission
- Full recovery from recurring depression
- Depression well-managed
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Chronic depression in remission
- Recurring depression recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3342: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F3340: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, unspecified
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:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
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. Benson typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Carolyn Benson 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. Benson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Benson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 929-2894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benson accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Benson in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
View All Insurances
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carolyn Benson?
Dr. Benson has appointments available at her New York, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033263413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benson
What is Dr. Carolyn Benson'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.