46 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Saben, Psychiatrist in El Cajon, CA?
Where did Dr. Saben go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Saben board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Saben, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Saben speak?
Dr. Saben and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Saben typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Saben 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. Saben. 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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Saben typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Saben 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. Saben's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saben accept my insurance?
Dr. Saben accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 440-7831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saben accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Saben in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Saben's office located?
Dr. Laurence Saben's Primary Practice
615 E Lexington Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-7831
What hospitals are Dr. Saben affiliated with?
Dr. Saben has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Saben's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669454898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saben?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saben
What is Dr. Laurence Saben'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.