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Psychiatry

Venkatesh Sawkar, MD

Works at hospitals in Yonkers, NY · New York

Summary

Venkatesh Sawkar, MD (Psychiatry) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Yonkers, NY. NPI 1588647242. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Venkatesh Sawkar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
55Years since medical school (graduated 1971)
MaleGender (as listed)
SJR Medical, PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Venkatesh Sawkar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Venkatesh Sawkar at 1 hospital: St John's Riverside Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Venkatesh Sawkar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Yonkers, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Venkatesh Sawkar's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does Venkatesh Sawkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkatesh Sawkar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Venkatesh Sawkar?
(914) 966-9296, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Venkatesh Sawkar's NPI number?
1588647242. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Venkatesh Sawkar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkatesh Sawkar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Venkatesh Sawkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Venkatesh Sawkar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • SJR Medical, PC43 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Yonkers

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Yonkers, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1971
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588647242
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians