Sreenivasa Sanikam
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Sreenivasa Sanikam has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 45+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 45 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.76/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 65% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.
MIPS Score
202394.76/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,017
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $72k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$170 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Sreenivasa Sanikam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
80 Marcus Dr, Melville, NY 11747-4230
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sreenivasa Sanikam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sreenivasa Sanikam for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Jamaica required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sreenivasa Sanikam
Dr. Sanikam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jamaica, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 206-7160.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sreenivasa Sanikam
Practice Location
8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11418-2897
Mailing Address
80 Marcus Dr, Melville, NY 11747-4230
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