38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanikam, Psychiatrist in Jamaica, NY?
Where did Dr. Sanikam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: J.J.M. Medical College, Mysore University, Davangere, Karnataka, India
What languages does Dr. Sanikam speak?
Dr. Sanikam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sanikam typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Sanikam 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. Sanikam. 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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mixed bipolar state
- Mixed features in bipolar
- Simultaneous mania and depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3160: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sanikam typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sreenivasa Sanikam 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. Sanikam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanikam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanikam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-7160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanikam accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Sanikam in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Sanikam's office located?
Dr. Sreenivasa Sanikam's Primary Practice
8900 Van Wyck Expy
Jamaica, NY 11418
(718) 206-7160
What hospitals are Dr. Sanikam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sanikam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sanikam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanikam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619038205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanikam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanikam
What is Dr. Sreenivasa Sanikam'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.