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Psychiatry

Sreenivasa R. Sanikam, MD

Works at hospitals in Flushing, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Sreenivasa R. Sanikam, MD is a psychiatrist at 4500 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355. Phone: (718) 670-5562. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sreenivasa R. Sanikam had 40 Original Medicare patients and 343 services. NPI 1619038205. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 4500 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (718) 670‑5562
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC
  • Medical school: graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sreenivasa R. Sanikam, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sreenivasa R. Sanikam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sreenivasa R. Sanikam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Sreenivasa R. Sanikam see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 343 services for Sreenivasa R. Sanikam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sreenivasa R. Sanikam's NPI number?
1619038205. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Sreenivasa R. Sanikam, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients40
Services billed to Medicare343
Different services or procedures4
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)305 services
  2. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)27 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol70%
  • Anxiety68%
  • High blood pressure58%
  • Depression58%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes33%

Hospitals where Sreenivasa R. Sanikam works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sreenivasa R. Sanikam at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sreenivasa R. Sanikam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sreenivasa R. Sanikam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC35 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Flushing

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

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Other clinicians in Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619038205
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians