28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baldassano, Psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baldassano?
Dr. Claudia Baldassano, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Psychiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baldassano empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bipolar/Mood Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Baldassano is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baldassano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Neurology; Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine | Mass Genl Hospital
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Baldassano board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Baldassano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Baldassano speak?
Dr. Baldassano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Baldassano typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Baldassano 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. Baldassano. 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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
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
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. Baldassano typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudia Baldassano 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. Baldassano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baldassano accept my insurance?
Dr. Baldassano 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. Baldassano accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Baldassano 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baldassano's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Baldassano affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baldassano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baldassano's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baldassano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598772048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baldassano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baldassano
What is Dr. Claudia Baldassano'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.