Dr Steven M Polatis, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Owyhee, NV

Dr Steven M Polatis, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Owyhee, Nevada. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Shoshone-paiute Tribes and his current practice location is 1623 Hospital Loop, Owyhee, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 757-2415.

Dr Steven M Polatis is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 2940AT) 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 1316294234.

Contact Information

Dr Steven M Polatis, OD
1623 Hospital Loop,
Owyhee, NV 89832-0103
(775) 757-2415
(775) 757-2066

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Steven M Polatis
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location1623 Hospital Loop, Owyhee, Nevada
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 Steven M Polatis attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316294234
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315182953
  • Enrollment ID: I20130402000080

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven M Polatis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316294234NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 0900 (Idaho)Secondary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 2940AT (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shoshone-paiute Tribes509287188910

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 Steven M Polatis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShoshone-paiute Tribes
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528230224
PECOS PAC ID: 5092871889
Enrollment ID: O20100812000813

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 Steven M Polatis 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 Steven M Polatis, OD
2069 E Feldspar Ct,
Boise, ID 83712-8456

Ph: (208) 869-1965
Dr Steven M Polatis, OD
1623 Hospital Loop,
Owyhee, NV 89832-0103

Ph: (775) 757-2415

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Optometrist in Owyhee, NV


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