Physician Profile
Lalarukh Aftab, MD is a healthcare provider in Amherst, NY specializing in pathology. Medicare claims data shows Lalarukh provided 153 services to 129 patients. The services billed most often include flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report. This provider record is associated with NPI 1700866753.
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207 COMMERCE DR
Amherst, NY 14228
Within Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Autoimmune & Joints
Autopsy & Forensic
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Blood Disorders
Cancer
Cervical & Gynecologic
Digestive
Digestive System
Endocrine
Genetics
Hormones
Immune System
Infections
Kidney
Liver
Metabolic & Routine Lab
Pregnancy & Fertility
Skin Cancer
Women's Health
Autopsy & Forensic
Blood Tests
Cytology
Cytology & Screening
Genetic & Molecular Tests
Genetics
Immune & Allergy Tests
Infection Testing
Infection Tests
Lab & Blood Tests
Pathology Review
Pregnancy & Fertility
Routine Lab Tests
Tissue Biopsy
153 services · 129 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers | Lab test | 88189 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | Lab test | 85060 |
22 | As often as other peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Bone marrow, smear interpretation | Lab test | 85097 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Aftab is a pathologist in Amherst, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Aftab is listed at 207 Commerce Dr, Amherst, NY 14228. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (716) 689-1901. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Aftab's National Provider Identifier is 1700866753. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Aftab attended Other, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Aftab has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aftab the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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