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SARA ACHAKZAI
NPI 1487906996
Hospitalist in Buffalo, NY

Active since October 08, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.14/100
CMS Quality Rating

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2026, Dec 1, 2021, Aug 19, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Sara Achakzai NPPES

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

SARA ACHAKZAI (NPI 1487906996) is an individual hospitalist provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (283996) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487906996
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA ACHAKZAI
Location Address85 HIGH STBuffalo, NY 14203-1149
Mailing Address425 Essjay Rd Ste 170Williamsville, NY 14221-8235 · (716) 630-1000
Phone(716) 630-1000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateOctober 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1487906996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 283996
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 283996-1 (NY)
85 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Sara Anwar

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara Achakzai 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 ID5991083032
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161025001826
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
204 services128 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
74 services49 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
50 services49 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
38 services38 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330279
Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14203 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.29
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.86

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims13 services$13.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims13 services$62.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ERIN B MIDDLER P.A.
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 862-1969
AKHIL MOGALAPALLI
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. ALEC G MILLER MD
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
BETHANY MCCLINSEY PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 857-8607
RACHEL ELIZABETH HORVATH PA-C
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JORDAN CINQUINO D.O
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JEFFREY JOHN LACH DO
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
MR. VICTOR LEE SANDERS MD
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000

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 Sara Achakzai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Achakzai is 1487906996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 8, 2012. The provider is also known as Sara Anwar.

Where is Sara Achakzai located?

Sara Achakzai practices at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 630-1000.

What is Sara Achakzai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sara Achakzai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Achakzai 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.

Is Sara Achakzai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Achakzai is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Achakzai was last updated on March 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.