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JACKY ZAHEDHA AKHTER MD
NPI 1457814519
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Rochester, NY

Active since April 07, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 275-3191(585) 273-3637 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Apr 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jacky Zahedha Akhter Md NPPES

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

JACKY ZAHEDHA AKHTER MD (NPI 1457814519) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (340744) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highland Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Sioux Falls.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457814519
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameJACKY ZAHEDHA AKHTERCredential: MD
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 626Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 273-4135 · Fax (585) 273-3637
Phone(585) 275-3191
Fax(585) 273-3637
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1457814519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 340744
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626, Rochester, NY 14642
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11400 W 22nd StSioux Falls, SD 57105-1554 · Phone (605) 357-1386

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

Jacky Zahedha Akhter Md 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 ID8325375124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251226000271
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jacky Akhter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Rochester
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 684
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,624 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346285657 (585) 275-2100
Highland Hospital Of Rochester
1.2 mi
Family Medicine
1000 SOUTH AVE
Rochester, NY 14620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 465 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740220698 (585) 784-7848

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Highland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330164
Location1000 South AvenueRochester, NY 14617 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14642 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 9

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

REBECCA ANN FLUGRAD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-3191
IRENE YI-LING CHEN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-3191
MS. LAKSHMI SHREE KULUMANI MAHADEVAN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-3202
TIMOTHY CRAIG HARKCOM DO
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 723-7765
LIZ MINGHSUAN YANG
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-3191
DR. DIJANA POLJAK MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-3191
JIQING YE M.D., PH.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-3191
ANOSHIA AFZAL MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (405) 271-2451

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 Jacky Akhter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jacky Akhter is 1457814519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2019.

Where is Jacky Akhter located?

Jacky Akhter practices at 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 626, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 275-3191.

What is Jacky Akhter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Jacky Akhter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jacky Akhter 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 organizations bill Medicare for Jacky Akhter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jacky Akhter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Rochester (Rochester, NY) and Highland Hospital Of Rochester (Rochester, NY). Each 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 Jacky Akhter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Jacky Akhter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jacky Akhter is affiliated with Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jacky Akhter was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.