Sarah Elaine Polito, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Valparaiso, IN

Sarah Elaine Polito, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Valparaiso, Indiana. She graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and her current practice location is 2421 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 462-6192.

Sarah Elaine Polito is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 02005182A) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1548675119.

Contact Information

Sarah Elaine Polito, DO
2421 Laporte Ave,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-6914
(219) 462-6192
(219) 464-2585

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSarah Elaine Polito
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience10 Years
Location2421 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Sarah Elaine Polito graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548675119
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2014
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880812841
  • Enrollment ID: I20171030002505

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sarah Elaine Polito such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548675119NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 02005182A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682983

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. Sarah Elaine Polito allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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. Sarah Elaine Polito 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
Sarah Elaine Polito, DO
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
Sarah Elaine Polito, DO
2421 Laporte Ave,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-6914

Ph: (219) 462-6192

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