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Hematology/Oncology

Pankhoori Saraf, MD

Works at hospitals in Edison, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Pankhoori Saraf, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (551) 996-5045. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Pankhoori Saraf had 26 Original Medicare patients and 186 services. NPI 1861771784. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 · Directions
  • Phone: (551) 996‑5045
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: JFK University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
  • Medical school: graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pankhoori Saraf, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Pankhoori Saraf accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pankhoori Saraf accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Pankhoori Saraf see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 186 services for Pankhoori Saraf. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Pankhoori Saraf's NPI number?
1861771784. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Pankhoori Saraf, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients26
Services billed to Medicare186
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)79 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)69%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • COPD54%
  • Diabetes50%

Hospitals where Pankhoori Saraf works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pankhoori Saraf at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108

Practice locations

Addresses where Pankhoori Saraf is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Pankhoori Saraf as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Hackensack

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hackensack, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861771784
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians