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Neurosurgery

Richard S. Polin, MD

Works at hospitals in Portland, OR · Gresham, OR · Vancouver, WA … · Oregon, Washington

Summary

Dr. Richard S. Polin, MD is a neurosurgeon at 1717 NE 42nd Ave, Suite 3300, Portland, OR 97213. Phone: (503) 666-8149. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard S. Polin had 90 Original Medicare patients and 250 services. NPI 1043373996. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard S. Polin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients90
Services billed to Medicare250
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 services
  2. 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
  3. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)32 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)28 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard S. Polin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Portland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043373996
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians