39 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Buongiorno, Psychiatrist in Wilmington, NC?
What languages does Dr. Buongiorno speak?
Dr. Buongiorno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Buongiorno typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Buongiorno 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. Buongiorno. 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 II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Severe bipolar mania
- Severe manic phase
- Bipolar with intense elevated mood
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3113: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, severe
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Buongiorno typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Buongiorno 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. Buongiorno's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buongiorno accept my insurance?
Dr. Buongiorno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 762-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buongiorno accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Buongiorno in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Buongiorno's office located?
Dr. Paul Buongiorno's Primary Practice
1402 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-8400
What is Dr. Buongiorno's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buongiorno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821075805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buongiorno?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buongiorno
What is Dr. Paul Buongiorno'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.