38 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Begum, Psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA?
Where did Dr. Begum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Psychiatry
Medical School: Sylhet Med Coll, Chittagong University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Is Dr. Begum board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Sultana Begum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Begum speak?
Dr. Begum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Bengali
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Begum typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Begum 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. Begum. 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
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Mood Disorder
- DMDD
- Severe Irritability Disorder
- Childhood Mood Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3481: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Begum typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sultana Begum 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. Begum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Begum accept my insurance?
Dr. Begum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Begum accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Begum in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
IASIS Healthcare
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Begum's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Begum affiliated with?
Dr. Begum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Begum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457304909.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Begum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Begum
What is Dr. Sultana Begum'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.