Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sara Achakzai
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1487906996
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.1 / 100 · 2023
- 7 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
85 High St
Buffalo, NY 142031149
(716) 630-1000 - Mailing address
-
425 Essjay RD Ste 170
Williamsville, NY 142218235
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 26, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #283996 · New York #283996-1
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487906996. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
577
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$62,169
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 227 | 130 | $116 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 172 | 90 | $77 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 77 | 75 | $170 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 55 | 54 | $79 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 46 | 46 | $109 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Buffalo Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$39
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $39.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
26
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$190
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 15 | 15 | $84 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 11 | 11 | $106 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sara Achakzai's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Achakzai practices Hospitalist Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Sara Achakzai practice?
Dr. Sara Achakzai practices at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 142031149. Office phone: 7166301000.
What is Dr. Sara Achakzai's NPI?
Dr. Sara Achakzai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487906996, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Achakzai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Achakzai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Achakzai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.