Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Polin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Polin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard S. Polin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 250 services for Richard S. Polin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Polin's NPI number?
- 1043373996. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard S. Polin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 250 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)44 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)32 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)28 services
- Insertion of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump (62362)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol59%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Richard S. Polin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Polin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adventist Health PortlandPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380060
- Legacy Mount Hood Medical CenterGresham, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380025
- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500050
- Providence Portland Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380061
- Providence Willamette Falls Medical CenterOregon City, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380038
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Polin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1717 NE 42nd Ave, Suite 3300Portland, OR 97213 (503) 666‑8149
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043373996 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians