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Who is Dr. Sawkar, Psychiatrist in Yonkers, NY?
Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Yonkers, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified. Dr. Sawkar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawkar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawkar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Sawkar speak?
Dr. Sawkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Sawkar treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Sawkar 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. Sawkar. 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.
Also known as:
- Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Moderate Mixed Bipolar Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Moderate mixed features bipolar
- Bipolar I disorder, moderate mixed
- Mixed state bipolar
- Severe mixed bipolar state
- Severe mixed features in bipolar
- Severe simultaneous mania and depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3162: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
- F3163: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Which procedures does Dr. Sawkar perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sawkar's office.
Does Dr. Sawkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawkar accept in Yonkers, NY?
Dr. Sawkar in Yonkers, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Beacon Health Options
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sawkar's office located?
What is Dr. Sawkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588647242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawkar
What is Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar's specialty?
Dr. Sawkar is a Psychiatrist near Yonkers, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Sawkar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sawkar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Psychiatrist?
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Is Venkatesh Sawkar accepting new patients in Yonkers, NY?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sawkar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venkatesh Sawkar?
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