Gregory R Polston, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in La Jolla, CA

Gregory R Polston, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 3600 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Department Of Anesthesiology, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 543-3162.

Gregory R Polston is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number AK4664) 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 1891719233.

Contact Information

Gregory R Polston, MD
3600 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Department Of Anesthesiology,
La Jolla, CA 92093-0801
(619) 543-3162
(907) 743-8284

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGregory R Polston
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience35 Years
Location3600 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, California
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:
  • Gregory R Polston attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891719233
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204722788
  • Enrollment ID: I20081126000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gregory R Polston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891719233NPI-NPPES
MD4216MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine AK4664 (Alaska)Primary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine G70548 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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. Gregory R Polston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356444897
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20040109000444

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. Gregory R Polston 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
Gregory R Polston, MD
9500 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Department Of Anesthesiology,
La Jolla, CA 92093-0801

Ph: (619) 543-3162
Gregory R Polston, MD
3600 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Department Of Anesthesiology,
La Jolla, CA 92093-0801

Ph: (619) 543-3162

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