Dr Gregory Polar, DO - Medicare Dermatology in West Nyack, NY

Dr Gregory Polar, DO is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in West Nyack, New York. He went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Schweiger Dermatology Pllc and his current practice location is 2 Centerock Rd, West Nyack, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 703-6999.

Dr Gregory Polar is licensed to practice in New York (license number 291135) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992948939.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory Polar, DO
2 Centerock Rd,
West Nyack, NY 10994-2215
(845) 703-6999
(845) 703-6297

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory Polar
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience16 Years
Location2 Centerock Rd, West Nyack, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gregory Polar attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992948939
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/07/2009
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527351196
  • Enrollment ID: I20180113000096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory Polar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992948939NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 585148 (Texas)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology OS11811 (Florida)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 291135 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Schweiger Dermatology Pllc5991947160176

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gregory Polar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSchweiger Dermatology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831438662
PECOS PAC ID: 5991947160
Enrollment ID: O20130819000251

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gregory Polar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gregory Polar, DO
155 Crystal Run Rd,
Middletown, NY 10941-4028

Ph: (845) 703-6999
Dr Gregory Polar, DO
2 Centerock Rd,
West Nyack, NY 10994-2215

Ph: (845) 703-6999

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