Betty Olivares Pakzad, MD
NPI 1538129374 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Betty Olivares Pakzad, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1538129374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538129374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35787 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 106 | $35 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 37 | $77 |
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 30 | $17 |
| Blood Smear Interpretation By Physician With Written Report85060 | 18 | $22 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 14 | $11 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 11 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$77 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2014-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Betty Olivares Pakzad's NPI number?
- Betty Olivares Pakzad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538129374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Betty Olivares Pakzad's specialty?
- Betty Olivares Pakzad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Betty Olivares Pakzad located?
- Betty Olivares Pakzad's practice location on file with NPPES is 3300 Oakdale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422-2926.
- What is Betty Olivares Pakzad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Betty Olivares Pakzad is (763) 581-4150.
- Does Betty Olivares Pakzad accept Medicare?
- Betty Olivares Pakzad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Betty Olivares Pakzad's NPI active?
- Yes — Betty Olivares Pakzad's NPI (1538129374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.