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Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, forensic evaluations, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
143 Maple Avenue
Cedarhurst, NY 11516

Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD is a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY specializing in psychology. Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD is affiliated with BENZAQUEN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PLLC.

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143 Maple Avenue
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
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Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

individual therapy

By Affordability:

mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

individual therapy

In 2012, Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD had a list price for individual therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 90
mental health therapy 1067

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 765

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 68
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 17
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 68
Dementia 68
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 620

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 26
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 13
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 61
Dementia 68
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 602

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 38
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 64
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 55
Dementia 63
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 616

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 93
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 31
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 32
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 56
Dementia 54
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 639

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 80
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 24
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 68
Dementia 53
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 602

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 20
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 59
Dementia 62
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 755

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 26
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 67
Dementia 68
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 652

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 40
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 17
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 71
Dementia 63
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 813

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 24
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 67
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 71
Dementia 57
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1064

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 71
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 26
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 68
Dementia 48
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated as a psychologist in Cedarhurst, NY were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 90
mental health therapy 745

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 50
Ethnicity
Black / African American 12
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 69
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 30
85 and over 21
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 55
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 58
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 54
Cancer 5

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BENZAQUEN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Isaac Benzaquen, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna
Blue California
United Healthcare
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

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Biography

Dr. Isaac Benzaquen's specialty is psychology. Dr. Benzaquen is conversant in Spanish. His clinical interests include geriatric consultation, depression, and immigration issues. He usually is in-network for Blue California, Aetna, and Medicare, as well as other insurance carriers.

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