33 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Asfar, Psychiatrist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Asfar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
Is Dr. Asfar board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Tom Asfar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Asfar speak?
Dr. Asfar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Asfar typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Asfar 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. Asfar. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder in Full Remission (Manic Episode)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar mania fully resolved
- Stable after manic episode
- Complete recovery from bipolar mania
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3174: Bipolar disorder, in full remission, most recent episode manic
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Asfar typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Tom Asfar 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. Asfar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asfar accept my insurance?
Dr. Asfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 245-3332 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asfar accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Asfar in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Asfar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Asfar affiliated with?
Dr. Asfar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asfar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699746743.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asfar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asfar
What is Dr. Tom Asfar'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.