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50 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Sawkar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawkar’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sawkar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Moderate Mixed Bipolar Episode
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Moderate mixed features bipolar
- Bipolar I disorder, moderate mixed
- Mixed state bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3162: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sawkar typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Sawkar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
MVP Health Care
Promedica Health Systems
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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.
Is this Dr. Venkatesh Sawkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sawkar is affiliated with St. John's Riverside Hospital - Andrus Pavilion, Hackensack University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
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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?
Please contact Dr. Sawkar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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