32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Highum, Psychiatrist in El Cajon, CA?
Where did Dr. Highum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Psychiatry | Vet Affairs Med Center
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Mn Med Sch
What languages does Dr. Highum speak?
Dr. Highum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Highum typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Highum 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. Highum. 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
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Highum typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Jon Highum 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. Highum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Highum accept my insurance?
Dr. Highum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 461-9353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Highum accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Highum in El Cajon, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Highum's office located?
Dr. Jon Highum's Primary Practice
225 W Madison Ave Ste 2
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 461-9353
What hospitals are Dr. Highum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Highum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Highum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Highum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538215603.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Highum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Highum
What is Dr. Jon Highum'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.