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Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD

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(Dr. Sameer K. Hassamal, MD)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Professional interests include: depression, psychodynamic therapy, psychological evaluation, and more.
1370 Brea Boulevard Suite 210
Fullerton, CA 92835

Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD is a psychiatrist in Upland, CA specializing in psychiatry. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD is affiliated with Providence, Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, Montclair Hospital Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, PACIFIC CLINICS and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude.

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Office Locations

Montclair Hospital Medical Center

1113 Alta Avenue Suite 106
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 353-2947
(909) 232-9041
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Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

1370 Brea Boulevard Suite 210
Fullerton, CA 92835
(909) 638-2475
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4201 Hartshorn Ranch Place
La Verne, CA 91750
(626) 399-1005
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1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 256-4673
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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 77
inpatient care 77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 11
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 45
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 42
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 60
inpatient care 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 0
Dementia 48
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 83
hospital care 195
inpatient care 195

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 32
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated during 2018 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 26
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 27
hospital care 236
inpatient care 236

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated during 2019 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 36
Dementia 37
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 214
inpatient care 214

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, depression, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 56
Dementia 51
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 170
inpatient care 170

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 42
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 39
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, depression, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 49
Dementia 43
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Upland, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 46
hospital care 158
inpatient care 158

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD.

Gender
Female 24
Male 30
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 30
Hispanic 9
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 0
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD treated were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer 4
Dementia 29

Education & Training

Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Providence Medical Foundation
PACIFIC CLINICS
Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

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. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Providence
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $156 INVEGA SUSTENNA
$156
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $156

Research Payments

Dr. Sameer Kamal Hassamal, MD has received 116 research payments totaling $1,037,286.

Biography

Dr. Sameer Hassamal practices psychiatry in La Verne, CA, Fullerton, CA, and Duarte, CA. His clinical interests include obesity, psychodynamic therapy, and neuropsychological testing. Dr. Hassamal usually is in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Hassamal attended American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Montclair Hospital Medical Center and Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Hassamal welcomes new patients at his office inFullerton, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.

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