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Who is Dr. Askalsky, Psychiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Paula Askalsky, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Askalsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askalsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Askalsky’s office at (212) 263-5506.
What languages does Dr. Askalsky speak?
Dr. Askalsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Askalsky typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Askalsky 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. Askalsky. 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Askalsky typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paula Askalsky 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. Askalsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Askalsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Askalsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-5506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askalsky accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Askalsky in New York, 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)
Healthfirst New York
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Askalsky's office located?
What is Dr. Askalsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askalsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750816260.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askalsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askalsky
What is Dr. Paula Askalsky's specialty?
Dr. Askalsky is a Psychiatrist near New York, NY.
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.