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RENUKA KHARKAR M.D.
NPI 1609135052
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Encinitas, CA

Active since May 04, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
169 SAXONY RD, SUITE 103, ENCINITAS, CA 92024(760) 688-4080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Renuka Kharkar M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RENUKA KHARKAR M.D. (NPI 1609135052) is an individual psychiatry provider in Encinitas, California, licensed in California (A129869) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609135052
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameRENUKA KHARKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address169 SAXONY RD, SUITE 103Encinitas, CA 92024-6779
Mailing Address169 Saxony Rd, Suite 103Encinitas, CA 92024-6779 · (760) 688-4080
Phone(760) 688-4080
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1609135052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A129869
Definition
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
169 SAXONY RD, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Renuka Kharkar M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3476042037
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251103000952
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Renuka Kharkar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kern Psychiatric Health And Wellness Center Inc
190 mi
Psychiatry
8329 BRIMHALL RD STE 804
Bakersfield, CA 93312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962917021 (661) 431-1555

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92024 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VICTORIA LEE REYNOLDS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
169 SAXONY RD
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (619) 213-6648
MINNETALLA YOUNIS
Marriage & Family Therapist
169 SAXONY RD
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 496-8941
DR. VALERIE LYNN ZAR PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
169 SAXONY RD, SUITE 207
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 716-7584
NEW HORIZONS PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC
Physical Therapist
169 SAXONY RD, SUITE 208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 230-6472
DR. COURTNEY BREWER HIGGINS PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
169 SAXONY RD, STE 211
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 585-5993
MR. NICHOLAS ANTHONY FURNARI MA
Psychologist (Clinical)
169 SAXONY RD
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 440-5005
MICHELLE NORTH
Marriage & Family Therapist
169 SAXONY RD
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 558-4108

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Renuka Kharkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Renuka Kharkar is 1609135052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2012.

Where is Renuka Kharkar located?

Renuka Kharkar practices at 169 Saxony Rd Suite 103, Encinitas, CA 92024. The listed phone number is (760) 688-4080.

What is Renuka Kharkar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Renuka Kharkar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Renuka Kharkar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Renuka Kharkar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Renuka Kharkar reassigns Medicare benefits to Kern Psychiatric Health And Wellness Center Inc (Bakersfield, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Renuka Kharkar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Renuka Kharkar was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.