Who is Dr. Nikayin, Psychiatrist in Westport, CT?
What languages does Dr. Nikayin speak?
Dr. Nikayin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Nikayin typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Nikayin 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. Nikayin. 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 Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Mood Swings
- Emotional lability
- Unstable emotions
- Rapid mood changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4586: Emotional lability
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Nikayin typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sina Nikayin 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. Nikayin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nikayin accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikayin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 707-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nikayin accept in Westport, CT?
Dr. Nikayin in Westport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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What hospitals are Dr. Nikayin affiliated with?
Dr. Nikayin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nikayin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nikayin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740717560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikayin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nikayin
What is Dr. Sina Nikayin'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.