Who is Dr. Firdous, Psychiatrist in East Meadow, NY?
What languages does Dr. Firdous speak?
Dr. Firdous and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Firdous typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Firdous 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. Firdous. 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:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Situational Depression
- Stress Response Syndrome
- Reaction to Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation
- Forensic Psychiatric Exam
- Legal Mental Health Assessment
- Mandated Psychiatric Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z046: Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Firdous typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Begum Firdous 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. Firdous' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Firdous accept my insurance?
Dr. Firdous accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 486-6862 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Firdous accept in East Meadow, NY?
Dr. Firdous in East Meadow, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Maine
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Where is Dr. Firdous' office located?
Dr. Begum Firdous' Primary Practice
2201 Hempstead Tpke
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 486-6862
What hospitals are Dr. Firdous affiliated with?
Dr. Firdous has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Firdous's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Firdous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639450745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Firdous?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Firdous
What is Dr. Begum Firdous'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.