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Active NPI 1154356434 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lois Ann Polatnick , MD

Ophthalmology • Aurora, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lois Polatnick, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Aurora, IL. Practice services are available at 1300 N HIGHLAND AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1300 N Highland Ave

Aurora, IL 605061451

Telephone 6308975104
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Aurora Pediatric Clinic Sc Facility NPI 1306829353

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Aurora, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 29.9 Yrs
State Avg: 31.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
42 37 $210.00 $129.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
21 16 $125.00 $67.49
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
17 14 $150.00 $89.22
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
17 14 $110.00 $67.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 15 $193.00 $83.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
16 12 $129.00 $54.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036085223

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036085223 (IL)

Secondary Practice Locations

2900 N Lake Shore Dr

Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 6309780828

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2017

Registered at 1300 N HIGHLAND AVE, AURORA, IL 605061451 (Tel: 6308975104)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2017

Registered at 401 N WABASH AVE UNIT 62F, CHICAGO, IL 606113826

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2017

Recorded as LOIS POLATNICK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #036085223 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2017

Registered at 1300 N HIGHLAND AVE, AURORA, IL 605061451 (Tel: 6308975104)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 27, 2017

Registered at 401 N WABASH AVE UNIT 62F, CHICAGO, IL 606113826

NPI Profile Active June 18, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2008

Registered at 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60657 (Tel: 6309780828)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2008

Registered at 2552 SUTTON LN, AURORA, IL 605029459 (Tel: 6309780828)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2008

Recorded as LOIS POLATNICK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #036085223 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154356434
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 12, 2006
Last Update: March 17, 2018
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

401 N Wabash Ave Unit 62f

Chicago, IL 606113826

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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