Saraswati Pokharel, MD
NPI 1073734943 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saraswati Pokharel, MD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1073734943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073734943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 271212 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
847 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 251 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 161 | $35 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 108 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 70 | $32 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 60 | $65 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 46 | $76 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-01
- Last updated
- 2021-02-03
- Certified
- 2021-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saraswati Pokharel's NPI number?
- Saraswati Pokharel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073734943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saraswati Pokharel's specialty?
- Saraswati Pokharel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saraswati Pokharel located?
- Saraswati Pokharel's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001.
- What is Saraswati Pokharel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saraswati Pokharel is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Saraswati Pokharel accept Medicare?
- Saraswati Pokharel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saraswati Pokharel's NPI active?
- Yes — Saraswati Pokharel's NPI (1073734943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.