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Orthopedic Surgery

Carey S. Politzer, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · Bethesda, MD · Arlington, VA · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Summary

Dr. Carey S. Politzer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 506, Bethesda, MD 20817. Phone: (301) 530-1010. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carey S. Politzer had 278 Original Medicare patients and 647 services. NPI 1245736743. 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 Carey S. Politzer, 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 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 patients278
Services billed to Medicare647
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)75 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
  3. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)55 services
  4. Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)54 services
  5. 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).

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

Find other Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Maryland →

Other orthopedic surgeons in Bethesda

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethesda, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245736743
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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