Quick answers
- Where does Renuka Kharkar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Encinitas, CA and Bakersfield, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Renuka Kharkar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does Renuka Kharkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Renuka Kharkar 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.
- Does Renuka Kharkar offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Renuka Kharkar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Renuka Kharkar?
- (760) 688-4080, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Renuka Kharkar's NPI number?
- 1609135052. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Renuka Kharkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 169 Saxony Rd, Suite 103Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 688‑4080
- 8329 Brimhall Rd, Suite 804Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 431‑1555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Renuka Kharkar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Encinitas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609135052 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians