Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Folsom, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Folsom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina | Mercy Hospital, San Diego | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Director, Division of Clinical Psychiatry | Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Psychiatry
Is Dr. Folsom board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. David Folsom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Folsom speak?
Dr. Folsom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Folsom typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Folsom 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. Folsom. 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
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Folsom typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. David Folsom 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. Folsom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Folsom accept my insurance?
Dr. Folsom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 233-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Folsom accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Folsom in San Diego, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Folsom's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Folsom affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Folsom has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Folsom's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Folsom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710026612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Folsom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Folsom
What is Dr. David Folsom'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.