Quick answers
- Does Carey S. Politzer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carey S. Politzer 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 Carey S. Politzer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 278 Original Medicare patients and 647 services for Carey S. Politzer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carey S. Politzer's NPI number?
- 1245736743. 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 Carey S. Politzer, 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 | 278 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 647 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)75 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)55 services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)54 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)51 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Osteoporosis24%
Hospitals where Carey S. Politzer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carey S. Politzer 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.
- Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090005
- Suburban HospitalBethesda, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210022
- Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490050
Practice locations
Addresses where Carey S. Politzer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 506Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 530‑1010
- 6410 Rockledge DrBethesda, MD 20817
- 6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 600Bethesda, MD 20817
- 8401 Greensboro Dr, Suite 120Mc Lean, VA 22102 (301) 530‑1010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carey S. Politzer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc941 clinicians in the group
- Bethesda Chevy Chase Orthopaedic Associates, LLC134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Bethesda
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethesda, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245736743 |
| 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