19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Trunko, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Trunko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Medical Director UCSD Eating Disorder Adult Programs
Is Dr. Trunko board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Ellen Trunko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Trunko speak?
Dr. Trunko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Trunko typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Trunko 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. Trunko. 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:
- Eating Disorder
- Anorexia Nervosa (Restricting Type)
- Disordered eating
- Food-related mental health issues
- Feeding disorders
- Restrictive Anorexia
- Anorexia without Binging
- Self-Starvation
ICD-10 Codes:
- F509: Eating disorder, unspecified
- F5001: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
Also known as:
- Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating/Purging Type
- Eating Disorder
- Anorexia with binging and purging
- Purging anorexia
- Binge-purge anorexia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5002: Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Trunko typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Mary Ellen Trunko 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. Trunko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Trunko accept my insurance?
Dr. Trunko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-6727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Trunko accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Trunko in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Trunko's office located?
Dr. Mary Ellen Trunko's Primary Practice
4510 Executive Dr Ste 315
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 534-6727
What hospitals are Dr. Trunko affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Trunko has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Trunko's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Trunko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477690220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Trunko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Trunko
What is Dr. Mary Ellen Trunko'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.